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GRADUATES OF COLBY UNIVERSITY, 

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FROM 1822 TO 1870. 



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ABBREVIATIONS 

OCCURRING IN THE RECORD. 

A. C, Amherst College. B. C, Bowdoin College. B. U., Brown University. 
D. C, Dartmouth College. H. U., Harvard University. M. C, Middlebury 
College. R. U., Rochester University. V. U., Vermont University. Wms. 
C, Williams College. Y. C, Yale College. 



JOURNAL PRESS, LEWISTON. 



NOTE BY THE COMPILE 



This Record was undertaken by request of a joint Committee of Trus- 
tees and Alumni, appointed, Aug. 10th, 1869, to make arrangements for a 
Celebration of the Semi-Centennial of the College, to be held Aug. 2d, 
1870. In the following pages will be found notices of all graduates, one 
hundred and twenty-eight in number, who are known to have died. Each 
notice is a summary, so far as materials furnished have allowed, of the chief 
facts and dates of a life. As a Necrology, covering any long period of years, 
must be of interest for reference rather than for continuous reading, it has 
been thought best to put the matter of it under such form and arrangement 
as would most promote facility of reference. In short, the thing has been 
made a literal Record, and each entry reduced to brief terms, and so dis- 
posed as most readily to catch the eye. 

The task of gathering materials — tedious and difficult to the last degree, — 
though early begun, and incessantly urged with the aid of earnest helpers, 
has been completed only at the last moment, and with great effort. It 
has involved not only provision for the cases of persons known to be deceased, 
but also the tracing out of several members of classes graduated prior to 
1832, from whom nothing had been heard for many years. Two of these, — 
the hardest of all to trace, — have been found living, and full accounts of their 
lives obtained; the rest are dead, and their obituaries are here presented. 
If any unknown instances of decease exist, they must be those of individuals 
who have been very recently living. A few such may have occurred. The 
Necrology of Graduates of the College may be regarded then, as wholly, or 
nearly, complete up to the present time. If it be kept hei-eafter from fall- 
ing into arrears, more accurate registry of lives will be assured for the 
future, and with a saving of the dreary labor required by that of the first 
fifty years. 

Had it been possible to give more time to the final writing out of the 
notices, — which has been rapid from necessity, — the compiler would gladly 
have bestowed more care upon phraseology and forms of expression; but, 
fortunately, in abbreviated sentences, such as fill these pages, the demands 
of style are reduced to a minimum. 

In the earlier pages, some things have been introduced, not so much as 
being specially pertinent to the lives there recorded, as for the sake of bring- 



jy COMPILER'S NOTE. 

ing together and preserving dates and reminiscences relating to the first 
years of the College. Great care has been taken to insure accuracy of 
dates, but, among so many, it is not to be supposed that all are correct. 
The legal residence of every person, during his college life, has been noted, 
chiefly because one of the questions, sure to be asked about a college man, 
is: ""Where vras he from ?" 

Thanks ai-e due, and are hereby tendered, to all friends who have assisted 
in collecting the materials for this Record. Among these, first and foremost 
to be named, are Mr. Larkin Dunton and Rev. James Upham, D. D., also 
Professor Wm. Mathews and Rev. H. V. Dexter, of the Committee on Ne- 
crology, and Messrs. Charles Morrill, Benj. O. Peirce, A. D. Small, and G. 
S. Scamman, as well as Rev. E. E. Cummings, D. D., and Rev. I. S. Hamblen. 
Of gentlemen who are not Alumni, Messrs. Loveland Munson, of Manches- 
ter, Vt., Wm. H. Fuller, of SufBeld, Conn., and Dan'l H. Mason, student of 
Brown University, have rendered invaluable aid, which is here gratefully 
acknowledged. Professor J. B. Foster has kindly assisted by careful read- 
ing of the proof, and if, after the pages have passed under his trained and 
critical eye, and that of the expert proof-reader at Lewiston, errors of the 
press still remain, they must, it would seem, be few in number. 

C. E. H. 

Waterville, July 16, 1870. 



OBITUARY RECORD 

1833 to 1870. 



CLASS OF 1822. 



GEOEGE DANA BOARDMAlSr. 

Son of Rev. Sylvanus and Phebe (Dana) Boardnian. 

Born, Feb, 8, 1801, in Liverraore, Me. 

Studied, after 12th year, at Nortti Yarmouth, Farmington andBIoomfield Acad- 
emies, at the latter under " Preceptor " James Hall, a noted Scotch 
teacher. 

1819, May. Became member of " Maine Literary and Theological Institution,'" 

in "Waterville. 

1820, July 16. Baptized and admitted to membership in Baptist Church, Wa^ 

terville. 
Sept. " Waterville College ■' having been chartered and opened, he and 
Mr. Ephraim Tripp entered as Juniors. 
Legal residence, while member of college, ISTew Sharon. 

1822, Aug. 14. Graduated a.t first Annual Commencement of Waterville Col- 

lege. 
Sept., to June, 1823. Tutor in Waterville College. 

1823, May. Appointed Missionary to Bunuah, by Baptist Board of Fbreigm 

Missions. 
June, to Jan., 1825. Resident Student at Andover Theological Seminary... 
1825, Feb. 16. Ordained at North Yarmouth, Me. ; sermon by Rev. Jeremiah 

Chaplin, D. D. 
July 16. Sailed for Burmah, from Philadelphia, in ship Asia. 
Dee. 2. Arrived at Calcutta, where, detained by Burman War till March 

20, 1827, he was occupied in study of Burman language, and, for six 

months, preached to an English church in Calcutta. 

1827, Apr. 17. Arrived at Amherst. 

May 28. Reached Maulmein, entered on missionary labor, and there re- 
mained till April following. 

1828, Apr. 9. Arrived at Tavoy. Between Burmans of this province and Ka- 

rens of Tavoy, Mergui and Tenasserim, his subsequent labors were 
divided. 

Died, Feb. 11, 1831, of pulmonary consumption, near city of Tavoy. 

Married, July , 1825, Miss Sarah B., dau. of Ralph and Abiah Hall, of Salem 
Mass. ; afterwards the second Mrs. Judson. 

Children: Sarah Ann, b. Oct. 30, 1826; d. July 12, 1829. 
George Dana, b. Aug. (?) 1828. 
Judson Wade, b. Dec, 1829; d, Sept. 8, 1830. 

[For a record of the work he accomplished, and of his character, talents and 
attainments, see his Life, written by Rev. Alonzo King, and the com- 
memorative notice in Sprague's Annals American Pulpit, vol. vi., also 
article in N. A. Rev., vol xL, 1835.] 



OBITUARY RECORD, 



CLASS OF 1823. 



ELIJAH POSTER. 

Son of Dea. Micah and Rebecca (Tilson) Foster. 

Born, June 12, 1799, in Pembroke, Mass., which was his legal residence through 
college life. 

In preparation for college, studied with Rev. Joseph Torrey, pastor of Bap- 
tist church of Pembroke and Hanson, and in Maine Lit. and Theol. 
Institution. 

1823, Aug. 13. Graduated at second Commencement of the College. 

1823-24. Tutor in Waterville College. 

1824-25. Resident Graduate, engaged in Theological studies. 

1825. From spring of this year, till ordination, preached to Baptist churches 
in Beverly, Marblehead and Woburn, Mass., and Dover, N". H., de- 
clining to settle as pastor on account of intirm health. 

1829, Oct. 21. Having secured by his labors (begun in spring), for the church 
in Dover, a house of worship, it was dedicated, and he ordained as 
pastor. 

1831, Ang. 24. Installed as pastor of church in Salisbury and Amesbury Vil- 
lage, Mass., which charge he held till death. 

Died, Sept. 27, 1834, of pulmonary consumption, in the village last named. 

Married, Dec. 7, 1826, Mrs. Mary A. Spofford {nee Peirce) of Beverly, who 
with four children survived him. She is now Mrs. Gerrish of Dorset, 
Vt. 

He published two pamphlets, one on Baptism, and one on Terms of Communion. 

" As a preacher, Mr. Foster possessed talents of a high order. * * * Clear and 
logical as a reasoner — highly instructive and affectionate, — impressive 
and solemn in the delivery of his sermons, he was a man of power in 
his public ministry." [Hist. Discourse by Rev. B. P. Byram, 1860. 



HENRY PAINE. 

Son of Roswell and Sarah (Chamberlain) Paine. 

Born, Aug. 17, 1793, in Vernon, Ct. Family removed to Amherst, Mass., 

1802, which was his legal residence during student life. 
Licensed to preach by Baptist church in Belchertown, Mass. 

1817. Began course of study for the ministry under Rev. Jona. Going (B. U., 

1809) of Worcester, Mass., afterwards President Granville Coll., Ohio. 

1818, Nov. Entered Theological Class at Waterville. Literary department not 

opened till arrival of Prof. Briggs, about Oct. 1, 1819. 
1820, Sept. On opening of College, entered as Sophomore, with Messrs. Fos- 
ter and Procter. Room-mate of Boardman. Employed during course, 
and for five months after graduation, as teacher in " Grammar " or 
" Latin School " (known in records by both names) then held in college 
buildings, but discontinued on opening of Waterville Academy, Sept., 
1829, under Henry W. Paine, class of 1830. 

1824. Principal of Eastport Academy, Me. 

1825. Teacher in Windsor, Vt. 

1826. Preached to Baptist church in Whiting, Vt. 
1827-31. Principal of Monmouth Academy, Me. 
1831-35. " " Waterville " " 
1835-44. " " China " " 
1844-49. " " private school, Rockland, Me. 
1849-56. " " Thomaston Academy " 
1856-68. " " private school, Rockland, " 

Two weeks before death, while conducting a recitation, he was stricken with 
mortal disease. 

Died, Nov. 12, 1868, " probably of heart disease," at Rockland. 

Married, Feb. 19, 1827, Miss Evelina Bacon, of Waterville, who, with five of 
their seven children, survives. 

[An excellent scholar, and, to the last, an enthusiastic teacher. As a man, re- 
markably modest, amiable, conscientious and pious.] 



OBITUAHY RECOED. Y 

HADLEY PROCTER. 

His parents were from England. The father's given name is not remembered. 
The mother's maiden name was Mary Cowell. She is represented as 
a highly educated woman. The father died when the son was 12, the 
mother, when he was 16 years of age. 

[The foregoing statement is given on what would seem to be the best authority 
now accessible ; but, on the other hand, a family intimately associated 
with Mr. Procter, during his residence in China, quote him as saying, 
substantially : "That he never learned anything respecting his own 
earliest history, and never knew a relative." Still other reports have 
come in, all partaking of mysterj'', and some, of romance.] 

Born, Apr. 4 (?), 1794, probably in Boston, or vicinity. 

Early residence, for some years, at Newton, Mass., where he united with Bap- 
tist church, May 5, 1811; dismissed, June 21,1818. 

1817. For a time, pupil of Rev. Dan'l Merrill [D. C, 1789], at Nottingham- 

West (now Hudson), N. H., expenses defrayed by Newton church. 

1818, July. Near first of month. Dr. Chaplin came trom Danvers, Mass., with 

his family and class of Theological students. Mr. Procter was one of 

this class' (the only one of the original number who took the college 

course), and of the company who came up the river in "the long boat 

that brought the College to Waterville." 
Aug. 27. One of twenty persons (Dr. C. and wife, five of the Theol. 

class, and thirteen citizens) who, at this date, united to form the First 

Baptist Church in Waterville. 
1822-23, Senior year. Principal of Acad., and preacher to church in China, Me. 
1823, Fall. Ordained pastor of Baptist church in China, and as such, and as 

Principal of Academy, served three years (J'our from beginning of 

Senior year.) 
1826-35. Pastor in Rutland, Vt. During this period the church was greatly 

enlarged and strengthened. ^ 

1835-36. Principal of Vermont Literary and Scientific Institution, at Brandon, 

by special solicitation. 
1836-38. Resumed and held pastorate at Rutland. 
1838-42. Pastor, a second time, in China, a part of this period. 
Died, Apr. 12, 1842, in China, of asthma, from which he had suffered many 

years. 
Married, Jan., 1824, to Mrs. Dorcas, widow of Dr. Nathaniel Seaver, of Vas- 

salboro'. Me. She is now living atKnoxville, Illinois. 
He left no children. 
[Mr. Procter was regarded as a man of decided ability, both as a preacher and 

instructor. His name was written by himself Procter, and is so 

printed in the first Ti'iennial, published 1825], 



CLASS OF 1824. 



JOEL PEREZ HAYFORD. 

Sou of John, Jr., and Joanna ( ) Hayford. 

Born, Feb. 28, 1799, in Middleboro', Mass. (partnow Lakeville). 

Prepared for college at Peirce Academy, Middleboro'. 

1824-25. Resident Graduate and engaged in Theological studies. 

1825, Oct. Supplied pulpit of Baptist church in Jericho, Vt., till Jan., 1826. 

1826-27. Preached in places unknown. 

1827, Fall. Ordained in Morristown, Vt., as pastor of Baptist churches in 
Morristown and Johnson. Home in Johnson, being first settled min- 
ister of which town, he was entitled to "Ministerial Lot" of land. This 
he relinquished for use of all religious denominations. 

Died, Dec. 21, 1831, of consumption, in Johnson. 



8 OBITUARY RECORD. 

Married, Nov. 25, 1827, Miss Susan Atwell, of Johnson. 

Children : Three, all of whom died in infancy. His widow married a Mr. 
Thompson, removed to Ohio and died there. 

"A model pastor and a very instructive preacher, and died greatly lamented." 
[Rev. L. B. S.] "A man of ardent piety and absolute devotion to his 
work, and a close student. Beginning to wield a strong and widely 
felt influence, when he was stricken down by disease." [Rev. H. D. H.'] 

CALVm HOLTON. 

Son of Nathan and Hannah (Allen) Holton, and fifth in descent from Wm. 

Holton, who came from Ipswich, Eng., in ship "Frances," 1634. 
Born, March 10th, 1797, in Gill, Mass. 

In preparation for college, he studied at Randolph, Yt., and, 
1819-20, at Maine Literary and Theological Institution. 
1819, Sept. 16. Admitted by letter from Baptist church in Braintree, Yt., to 

membership in church at Waterville; and, Nov. 20, licensed to preach 

by same. 
Legal residence, while at Waterville, Brattleboro', Yt. 

1825, Selected by Baptist Board of Foreign Missions, to establish a Missionary 

Station in Africa. 
Nov. 30. Ordained as an Evangelist, at Beverly, Mass., at same time with 
Francis Green Macomber, class of 1825. 

1826, Jan. Sailed from Boston, for Liberia, in brig Yine, in company with Mr. 

Sessions, agent of Colonization Society, Mr. Force, printer, and 32 
colored emigrants from Rhode Island. Arrived in Liberia in 34 days, 
March 22. Brought low with fever, from which he recovered. 

Died, July 23, 1826, of climatic fever, at Monrovia, Liberia. 

Not married. 

[By his zeal and devotion he gave promise of great usefulness as a missionary.] 

EBENEZER HUTCHINSON. 

Son of Joseph and Anna (Whittier) Hutchinson. 

Born, Apr., 1794, in Readfleld, Me., where he was a school-mate ot Gov. Hub- 
bard. For a time pupil of Mr. Mead, Principal of Hallowell Academy. 

At about age of 20, went to Farmington, soon married, engaged in farming, 
taught public schools, became Colonel of militia, and was a hard 
student. 

After death of wife, studied law with Nathan Cutler (D. C, 1798), of Farming- 
ton, and at same time prosecuted, by himself, the studies of the college 
course. 

1824, Aug. 3. Having passed a rigorous examination on the studies of the whole 
course, he was admitted to the graduating class, and performed a part 
in the exercises of the third commencement, August 25th. 

1824-29. Immediately al"ter graduating was admitted to the bar, entered part- 
nership with Milford P. Norton, and practiced his profession in Water- 
ville five years. 

1827, Aug. 29, Delivered Oration for Master's Degree, at commencement. 

1829. Removed to Athens, whei'e he resided till his decease. He was possess- 
ed of a powerful and judicial mind, and was one of the ablest lawyers 
of the Somerset bar. 

1827-30. Secretary of State Senate, out of compliment to his "elegant chirog- 
raphy." County Attorney for Somerset County, for many years. Mem- 
ber of State Legislature at various times. 
Died, May 19, 1862, at Athens, from "gradual breaking down of system, term- 
inating in dropsy and disease of heart." 
Married, 1815 (about), Miss Mary Maddox, of Farmington, who died about 1821. 
1832, Miss Sabrina, daughter of Lemuel Williams, of Athens. She 

died Jan., 1840. 
1840, Oct. 28, Mrs. Lois W. Bishop, of Harmony, now living at Athens. 
Children, who survived him : 

Henry W., of Minnesota. 
Ellen T., wife of Asa C. Emery, of Athens. 

Col. Eben, a meritorious ofiicer in the late war, now a successful law- 
yer in Boston. 
Emma A., wife of John P. Hamblett, of Boston. 



OBITUARY RECORD. 



CLASS OF 1825. 



WILLARD GLOVER. 

Son of James and Mary (Hill) Glover. 

Born, July 29, 1796, in Vinalhaven (part now I^orth Haven), Me. 
Studied in native town till qualified to teach. 

1816. Attended Framingham (Mass.) Academy, Rev. Chas. Train (H. U., 
1805), Principal. ^ ' 

1820-21. Completed preparatory course in college " Grammar School.'' 
1825-27. Preached at Machias. Me. Not yet ordained. 
1827-29. Pastor at Limerick, Me., preaching occasionally at Acton, in 1828. 
1829-32. Supply in Parsonstield, Buxton, Waterboro' and Paris. 

1832. " " Wiscasset and Newcastle, on alternate Sabbaths. 

1833. " " Bloomfield, for six months. 

1884. Associate of the aged Rev. Henry Smith, of Waterboro'. 
1836 (about). Pastor at Spencer, Mass., one year. 
1837-38 (about). Supply at Heath, Mass., and Lyndeboro', N. H. 
1839-40. " Preached and taught in Cumberland, R. I., two years. 
1841-46. " " " " " Vinalhaven, Me. 

1847-54. " Resid., Swanville, Me. Preached and taught in various places. 
1855-60. " " Addison, " " " " " " " 

1860. Pastor of a church in Deer Isle, Me. 

1861-66. Residence, Belfast, Me. Preached and taught in various places. 
Died, Sept. 18, 1866, of chronic heart disease, at Jonesport, Me., while on visit 
to a daughter. 

Married, July 21, 1831, Miss EmelineB. Packard, of Union, Me., who, with five 
daughters, survives. Widow lives in Waterville. 



ALONZO KING. 

Son of Luther and Abigail A. King. 

Born, Apr. 1st, 1796, in Wilbraham, Mass. 

1800. Family removed to Newport, N. H., which was his legal residence while 

in college. 
Pursued preparatory studies at Newport Academy, and in the family, and under 

the tuition of Rev. Leland Howard, of Windsor, Vt. 

1825, Aug. Invited to pastorate of Baptist church in North Yarmouth (now 

Yarmouth), Me., which had remained vacant since removal of Rev. 
Stephen Chapin, D. D. (H. U., 1804), to Waterville, spring of 1823. 

1826, Jan. 24. Ordained at North Yarmouth, where he labored with great 

success till failure of health compelled him, spring of 1831, to lay aside 
for a time pastoral duties. 
1832, May. Became pastor of church in Northboro', Mass. 

1834, March. Published his "Memoir of George Dana Boardman." 

During residence in Northboro', he was for a time agent of Baptist Convention 
of Mass. ; and was appointed to raise an endowment for Newton Theo- 
ological Institution. In several instances, invited to charge of churches 
in cities and large towns, his modest estimate of himself caused him to 
decline the offers. 

1835, Spring. Removed to Westboro', Mass., and entered upon his third and 

last settlement. 
Died, Nov. 29, 1835, at Westboro', of consumption. 
Married, 1827, Tryphena, daughter of Wm. Cheney, of Newport, N. H. She, 

with several children, survived him. 
"In my own memory, and in that of every one who knew him, his name is 

fragrant." [Baron Stow. 

[Accounts of his life, character and labors may be found in Sprague's Annals 
Am. Pulpit, vol. vi., and in a Discourse on the "Origin and Progress 
of the Baptist Church in Yarmouth;" by Rev. T. B. Ripley, 1861. J 



FRANCIS GREEN MACOMBER. 

Son of Zebedee and Patty (Smith) Macomber. 

Born, Aug. 30, 1797, at Waltham, Mass., which was his legal residence through 
the college course. 



10 OBITUARY RECORD. 

Having unusual powers as a speaker, he preached much while a student, and, 
some months before graduation, received a call to pastorate of Baptist 
church in Beverly, Mass. 

1825, Nov. 30. Ordained as pastor at Beverly ; sermon by Rev. Jos. Grafton, 

of Newton. 

1826, Oct. Suffering from hemorrhage of lungs, he sailed for the South, and 

remained, till Apr. following, in So. Carolina, chiefly on Edisto Island, 
where, and at Charleston, he was received with great hospitality. 
Elijah Foster (class of 1823), who, at his request, had supplied the 
church in summer of 1825, took his place while he was absent. He 
returned with health somewhat improved. 

Died, July 1st, 1827, suddenly, of putrid fever. 

Married, 1825, Miss Sophia Foley, of Newton, who, with an inlimt daughter, 
survived him. 

The widow died. May 15, 1860. 

The daughter became a teacher in New Hampton Institution, and died 
of brain fever, at Worcester, Oct. 8, 1855. 

"His ministry was one of uncommon achievements, in respect to the public 
favor gained, and the good accomplished. * * * In all his laboi-s 
he was intensely earnest, and he had remarkable power to engage the 
attention and thrill the heart. * * * His short career was singular- 
ly brilliant and successful." [Rev. J. C. F. 

" He possessed an ardent spirit, an atfectionate heart, a devout mind, and a 
winning manner. He was intensely absorbed in the duties of his holy 
calling, and his whole soul inspired the glowing and persuasive elo- 
quence of his lips. Universally beloved, his death was lamented with 
no ordinary emotions and utterances of grief." — [Hist. Bev. eh. in Min. 
Salem Assoc, 1857. 



HENRY MOOR. 

Son of Daniel and Rebecca (Spring) Moor. 

Born, Feb. 17, 1807, in Waterville, his residence during College course. 

1820-21. Studied, in preparation for college, at Bloomfield Academy, under 
" Preceptor" Hall. 

1825, March 1st. Appointed Midshipman in the U. S. Navy. 

Aug. 31. Graduated Salutatoriau of his class (J. O'B. Chaplin taking 
the Valedictory), but was not present to perform his part, having left, 
after final examination, to take his place in the Navy. 

1827. Sailed in U. S. ship Boston for South Amei-ica. Entering port of Rio 
Janeiro, he went aloft to view the scenery, fell, and was taken up for 
dead. News of bis death reached Waterville, and his funeral sermon 
was preached by Dr. Chaplin. 

1835, Dec. 22. Commissioned Lieutenant in U. S. Navy. 

His cruises were three to Atlantic coast of South America, and one to the Pa- 
cific, Fiji Islands, and Mozambique Channel. 

1851. Went, on furlough, to California. 

1853, March 21. While ascending Feather River, between Sacramento and Ma- 
rysville, as passenger on Steamer R. K. Page, standing at wheel-house 
in conversation with the Captain, his nephew, and the Clerk, his cousin, 
the boiler exploded, and all three were instantly killed. Remains 
found after several months, and buried at Marysville. 

Married, Mar., 1839, Miss Ann Nora Lyons, of the City of New York. When 
on land, resided with family in Brooklyn, N. Y. His widow and four 
sons are still living. 

" A maa of ability, and of scholarly tastes and pursuits through life." 



JOSHUA RANDALL. 

Son of Joshua and Elizabeth (Robbins) Randall. 

Born, Aug. 12, 1798, in Millbury, Mass. 

1803. Family removed to Wilton, Me., which was his legal residence durmg 

college course. 
Preparatory course taken at Bloomfield Academy, under " Preceptor" Hall. 
1826 and part of 1828. Principal of Foxcroft Academy. 



OBITUARY RECORD. H 

1827 (part of year). Principal of Maine Weslej'an Seminary, Kent's Hill. 

Began legal studies with Nathan Cutler, (D. C, 1798), of Farmington, Me., 
and completed them at private Law School, then in high repute, of 
Judge Wm. Howe (D. C, 1794) and John H. Ashman (H. U., 1818), at 
Northampton, Mass. 

1828. Admitted to bar, at Augusta. 

Practiced about six months at Farmington, in company with Hon. Hi- 
ram JBelcher. 
Fall of same year, removed to Phillips, where he continued in practice till 

1840, June, when he returned to Farmington, and there practiced his profession. 

1847, March. Being in poor health, he removed to Dixfield, that he might 
associate himself with his brother Isaac (B. C, 1836), then a lawyer 
there. 

Died, Nov. 12, 1848, at Dixfield, of heart disease of long standing. 

Married, May, 1830, Fanny Stacy, of "Wilton, who, after his death, married 
Henry A. Brooks, of Farmington, now of Haljowell. 

Children, who survived him: three sons and two daughters. 

[Successful in business, accumulating a handsome property.] 

ARTHUR THOMPSON. 

Son of Edward and Sophia (Pote) Thompson. 

Born, May 28th, 1798, in Falmouth, Me. 

1799. Family removed to Pownal, which was his legal residence during col- 
lege course. 

1821. Entered Bowdoin College, and there pursued his studies till Senior year. 

1825, Spring. Entered Waterville College, and graduated with class, Aug. 31, 
being the first college graduate froin Pownal. 

After graduation, taught schools in Maryland, North Carolina and Georgia for 
many years. 

1843. Returned from south to his father's house in Povnial, broken doAvn by 
southern fevers, and for last ten years of life was a confirmed invalid. 

Died, Dec. , 1853, at Pownal, of pulmonary consumption. 

Did not marry. 



CLASS OF 1826. 



SAMUEL FARRAR. 

Son of Jonathan and Hannah (Cram) Farrar. 

Born, Dec. 28, 1805, at Portsmouth, N. H. 

1811. The father, a successful and enterprising merchant, in prospect of the 
war with England, left Portsmouth, for the east, opened a store in 
Bloomfield, Me., and removed his family thither. In 1816, he estab- 
lished himself in trade at Dexter, to which place he took his family in 
1818, and there resided till his death in 1838. Business at Bloomfield 
conducted by an agent, till the elder son, Isaac, became of age, in 1821, 
when he was made partner of the firm of Jona. Farrar & Son, and 
head of the establishment at Bloomfield. 

1821. Samuel, having been fitted at Bloomfield Academy, under Preceptor 
Hall, entered Bowdoin College, where he studied for about three years. 

1825. Joined the Senior class of Waterville College. 

After graduating, he studied law a short time with Reuel and Daniel Williams, 
of Augusta, and for about two years pursued legal and literary studies 
in Philadelphia. 

1829. Health being infirm, he was prevailed upon by his friends to relinquish 
the Law, and was not admitted to practice. Became member of firm 
of Jona. Farrar & Sons, and, with his brother Isaac, carried on at 
Bloomfield a large and prosperous business in trade and lumbering. 



12 OBITUARY EECORD. 

1834. The firm was dissolved. Samuel received, for his share, $100,000, and 
the sons removed to Bangor. 

1838. The death of the father left his manufacturing property (Woolen Factory 
and Tannery), in Dexter, without a manager. Quitting the life of stu- 
dious retirement that was dear to him, Mr. Farrar reluctantly assumed 
charge of the business at Dexter, and, after a time, associated with 
himself Lysander Cutler, the concern taking the title of Farrar & Cut- 
ler. His residence was still in Bangor. 

1844-57. President of Mercantile Bank, Bangor. 

1856, Dec. Reverses having swept away his property, the business at Dexter 

was closed. 

1857, June. Removed to Milwaukee, "Wis., to fill the oflaces of Secretary and 

Treasurer of a Railway company. 

1862, Spring. Removed to Geneva, Wis., where he engaged in the manufac- 
ture of flour. 

Died, Dec. 6th, 1862, very suddenly, at Geneva. 

Married, Aug. 17th, 1831, at Bloomfleld, to Miss Sarah Herrick, daughter of 
Dr. John Putnam, of Wilton, IST. H. 

He left no children. His widow now lives in Dexter. 

[All accounts agree in rev>resenting Mr. Farrar as a high-minded and honora- 
ble man, of the kindest and most benevolent disposition, — studious, 
thoughtful and conscientious. The life of a student was his delight. 
He was possessor of a tine library, and it has been said that his "was 
the best private collection of classical works in the State."] 

MOSES GOULD. 

Son of Moses and Anne (Mecum) Gould. 

Born, May 27, 1800, in Boxford, Mass. 

Prepared for college chiefly at Academy in Atkinson, X. H., Mr. Vose (proba- 
bly Francis, D. C, 1817), Principal. 

1821. Entered Dartmouth College ; completed Freshman year, when, health 
failing, he left, and spent one year at home, in Boxford. 

1823. Entered Sophomore class of Waterville College, and finished course, 
though with several interruptions from ill health. 

1826-29. Spent in study of medicine, viz., about a year with Dr. John Grover, 
of Bethel, Me., about a year with Dr. Millett, of N'orway, Me., and 
spring, 1828, to Jan., 1829, with Drs. Nichols and Southwick, of So. Dan- 
vers, Mass. Attended medical lectures at Brunswick, two courses, 
in 1827 and 1828. 

1829, Jan. Made journey to Georgia. Returning in early spring to take a 

third course and his degree, health again failed, and he spent the sea- 
son at home, an invalid. Fall of same year, went to Virginia, and 
spent some time in business at Harper's Ferry and Fredericksburg. 

1830. Settled in Baltimore, Md., as a druggist, and so continued till death. 
1843, June. Returned from Baltimore to old homestead in Boxford. 

Died, June 30, 1843, at Boxford, from "dyspepsia and disease of liver, after 
sickness of two years." 

Married, Sept. 17, 1832, at Baltimore, to Miss Lydia Abbott, daughter of James 
Russell, of Waterford, Me., now wife of Dea. L. Grover, of Bethel, Me. 

Children: Annie Faulkner, b. 1838, now Mrs. Twitchell of Rushville, N. Y. 
Marion, an only son, b. 1843, now living at Rushville. 

[A lover of knowledge for its own sake. Made the study of Botany a special- 
ty through life.] 



ELIJAH PARISH LOVEJOY. 

Eldest son of Rev. Daniel and Elizabeth (Pattee) Lovejoy. His paternal grand- 
mother was Mary, sister of Rev. Aaron Bancroft, D. D. (H. U., 1778), 
father of George Bancroft (H. U., 1817). 

Born, Nov. 9, 1802, in Albion, Me., his home through student life. Named af- 
ter Rev. Elijah Parish (D. C, 1785), of ByfieldMass., instructor ot his 
father. 

Fitted for college under Rev. Hadley Procter, at China Academy. 

1823. Entered one year in advance. 



OBITUARY EECOED. 13 

1824, Aug. 20. Appointed by faculty " to take charge of the Latin School," for 
ensuing college year. This office he held through Junior, and appar- 
ently till end of second term Senior year, when J. O'B. Chaplin became 
his successor. 

1826, Aug. 30. Pronounced a poem, with Valedictory, at graduation. During 

fall and winter, Principal of China Academy. 

1827, Autumn. Began a school in St. Louis, Mo., and taught one year. 
1828-32. Editor and publisher of a political paper in St. Louis, advocating 

claims of Henry Clay for presidency, with flattering prospects of po- 
litical elevation. 

1832, Jan. Becoming religiously awakened, united with Presbyterian church 

in St. Louis. 
March. Entered Theological Seminary at Princeton, N. J., and studied 
there one year. 

1833, Apr. Licensed to preach by second Presbytery of Philadelphia. Spent 

some months in preaching at Newport, R. I., and as supply to Spring 
street church, New York. 
Nov. 22. Issued first number of " St. Louis Observer," a weekly reli- 
gious newspaper. 

1834, June. Ordained as an evangelist. During editorial life at St. Louis, of- 

ten preached in vicinity. 

1836, July. In consequence of great excitement, occasioned by his anti-slavery 

and anti-Romanist articles, the " Observer " was removed to Alton, 111. 
July 22. Printing-press destroyed on river bank, after being landed at 

Alton. 
Sept. 8. Publication of the " Observer" resumed, at Alton. 

1837, Aug. 21. Press, type and material of office destroyed by mob. 

Sept. 21. Press number three destroyed on day of its arrival at Alton. 
Oct. 1. Mobbed at St. Charles, Mo., after Sunday evening services, in 

which he had officiated. 
Nov. 7. While guarding 2i fourth press, Mr. Lovejoy was shot, at Alton, 
by amob, and died a few moments after. Buried on his birthday, the 9th. 

Married, March 4, 1835, Miss Cella Ann French, of St. Charles, Mo. 

Left one son, Edward Payson, born March, 1836. 

" In regard to his intellectual powers * * * he seems to me to have approached 
very near to the rank of those distinguished men who have been hon- 
ored with the title of universal geniuses. During his collegiate course 
he appeared to have an almost equal adaptation of mind to the various 
branches of science and literature, * * and what is more, he took hold 
of each with giant strength." [Pres. Chaplin. 

" He was the best classical scholar I ever knew, and committed to memory with 
marvelous facility." [Rev. Jos. C. Lovejoy, Feb., 1870. 

He once repeated 150 of Watts's hymns at a single recitation. 

[A Memoir of Mr. Lovejoy, written by his brothers, was published a few 
months after his death.] 

ORLANDO HOLBROOK PARTRIDGE. 

Son of Dea. John and Olive (Davis) Partridge. 

Born, Sept. 19, 1805, at Augusta, Me. Family removed to Waterville some 
years prior to 1818. His father opened first Sabbath School ever held 
in Waterville, and was, for two or three years, steward of college 
commons. 

Fitted in college Latin School. Legal residence during course, Waterville. 

1826-29. Studied medicine with Amos Nourse, M. D. (H. U., 1812), of Hal- 
lowell. 
Attended lectures at Brunswick, and took degree of M. D., 1829. 

1829-36. Settled in practice at Truro, Mass. 

1836-38. Spent two years in Europe for recreation and improvement in pro- 
fession, in which he was an enthusiast. Attended lectures at " L'Ecole 
de Medecine," visited Hospitals, and made Cutaneous Diseases a spec- 
ialty. Travelled in Italy, made tour of Germany, the Rhine, &c. 

1838, On return, settled in Philadelphia, and there practiced successfully his 

profession till death, but, from feeble health, partially suspended prac- 
tice for several last years. 

Died, May 11, 1859, of consumption, in Philadelphia. Buried in Augusta, 

He did not marry. 
2 



14 OBITUARY RECORD. 

CLASS OF 1827. 



JOHN FRANCIS HOWARD ANGIER. 

Son of John and Lavinia (Hathaway) Angler. 

Born, Nov. 27, 1807, in Belfast Me. 

His father was, in 1802, a merchant In Boston; moved to Belfast, 1803, where 

he was, till 1830, a very successful merchant and ship-owner. 
The son began preparatory studies at Warren, Me., under tuition of Mr. 

Eaton, and completed them at Belfast Academy, Nath'l Haynes (B. C, 

1823), Principal. 
Studied law with Judge Wm. Crosby (H. U., 1794), in Belfast. 
1830, May. Admitted to the bar, at Belfast. 

June. Began practice atMontville, and practiced subsequently in Sears- 

mont and Belfast. Inherited wealth from his father. 
Died, June 17, 1856, of congestion of the brain, at Belfast. 
Married. 1832, Jane, daughter of Judge Wm. Crosby, and sister of ex-Gov. 

Wm. G. Crosby (B. C, 1823). 
Left no children. 



HARVEY BINGHAM DODGE. 

Son of Daniel and Sally (Wright) Dodge. 
Born Aug. 10, 1801, at Hanover, N. H. 

1822. Completed preparation for College at Newport Academy, N. H., under 

Rev. Ora Pearson (M. C, 1820). 

1823. Licensed to preach by Baptist church in Hanover, which was his legal 

residence while a student. Entered Columbian College, D. C, where 
he spent Freshman year. 

1824. Entered Waterville College, as Sophomore. 

1829, May. Accepted call to pastorate from Baptist church in West Plattsburg, 

Clinton County, N. Y., where he was ordained, Feb., 1830. 

1831-32. Employed as missionary in counties of Clinton, Essex and St. Law- 
rence, N. Y. 

1833. Pastor in Farmersville, Seneca Co., N. Y. 

1834-36. Pastor at Greene, Monroe Co., N. Y. 

1836, Fall. Settled over church in Fort Covington, Franklin Co., N. Y. 

1839, Oct. Settled as pastor in Parma, Monroe Co., N. Y. 

1841, March. Settled as pastor at Newton Falls, Ohio. 

1842. Removed to Garrettsville, Portage Co., Ohio. 

1844, June. Accepted call to return to his first church in Plattsburg, N. Y. 

1847. Health being poor, engaged in an agency, and preached occasionally for 
three or four years, when he was obliged to give up all labor. 

Died, Nov. 11, 1866, at Plattsburg, of disease of kidneys, by which he had been 
laid aside from labor for many years. 

Married, June 13, 1830, MissElizaAnn, daughter of Daniel Beckwith, of Platts- 
burg. 

His wife, four sons and two daughters survived him, and are now living in 
Wisconsin, Chicago and Plattsburg. Two sons bore arms and partici- 
pated in many battles during the late war. 

HARVEY EVANS. 

Son of John and Eleanor (Bergen) Evans. 

Born, Nov., 1796, in Readfield, Me. 

1809 (about). Family removed to Harmony, which was his legal residence 
while a student. 

Prepared for college at Bloomfield Academy, under Preceptor Hall. When 
ready to enter, reverses of his father in business compelled him to pro- 
vide funds for his own education. Travelling to Virginia on foot, he 
spent seven years in teaching, chiefly in Virginia, but for a short time 
at Little Rock, Arkansas. 

1826, Apr. 4. Admitted to Junior class of Waterville College. 

1827-30. Studied law in Waterville, with Hon. Timo. Boutelle (H. U., 1800). 

1830. Admitted to bar and began practice in Harmony. 



OBITUARY EECORD. 15 

1831, -June. Removed to "West Waterville, where lie remained in practice one 
and a half years. 

1832, Fall. Removed to Oldtown, and there practiced about two years. 

1834-36. In practice at Sebec. 

1836. Removed to Benton (then Sebasticook), took place of Stephen Stark 
(D. C, 1827), and continued in practice till death. 

Died, July 11, 1840, of brain fever, in Benton (then Sebasticook). 

Married, July 11, 1831, Miss Caroline, daughter of Col. Herbert Moore, of 
Winslow. 

Children : Two sons. One, with whom Mrs. Evans now lives, is an Apothe- 
cary at Kendall's Mills. The other has for some years been in business 
on the Pacific coast of So. America. 

ENOCH WESTON FREEMAN. 

Son of Enoch and Elizabeth (True) Freeman. 

Born, Dec. 16, 1798, in Minot, Me., his legal residence during college course. 
Fitted for college at Hebron Academy. 

1826-27. Part of winter vacation, and of May and June, were, by invitation, 
spent with Baptist church in St. John, N. B. 

1827, Nov. 21. Ordained pastor of Baptist church in New Gloucester. 

1828, June 4. Installed pastor of First Baptist church in Lowell, Mass., where, 

beloved by all who knew him, he labored until his mystei-ious death 
in 1835. 

Died, Sept. 22, 1835, in Lowell. On Sunday, Sept. 20th, after morning service, 
he became suddenly ill, but returned to his pulpit, began the exercises 
of the afternoon, fell fainting, and was taken home. He grew worse, 
suffering intense pain internally, until his death on Tuesday. 

Married, Sept. 23, 1834, Mrs. Hannah Witham. She was a cousin of Mr. Free- 
man, and daughter of Nathan Hanson, of New Portland, Me. In 1822 
she married Ward Witham, from whom she procured a divorce, Feb., 
1832. After death of Mr. Freeman, she married, Nov. 26, 1836, Geo. 
T. Kinney, of Boston. Aug. 10th, 1840, Mr. Kinney died of sickness 
similar to that of Mr. Freeman. The coroner's jury rendered a ver- 
dict to the effect that his death was caused by poison administered by 
his wife, but, on trial, she was acquitted. In March, 1835, Mr. and 
Mrs. Freeman had made a visitto the father of Mr. F., in Minot. Dur- 
ing that visit the elder Freeman died suddenly, exhibiting the same 
symptoms which were afterwards observed in the cases of his son and 
Mr. Kinney. Mrs. K. died in New York, about 1866. 

He left no children. 

[The foregoing account of the death of Mr. Freeman, and the subsequent his- 
tory of his wife, are chiefly condensed from Cowley's History of 
Lowell.] 

ALBERT GALLATIN LANE. 

Son of Daniel and Juliet (Fernald) Lane. 

Born, Jan. 13, 1809, in Saco, Me. 

In war of 1812, the father was Colonel of a regiment under Gen. Wade Hamp- 
ton, and took part in the battle of Plattsburgh. After the war he was 
appointed Collector of Customs for the District of Belfast, and held 
the oflice twenty years. 

The son completed preparatory studies at Belfast Academy, under Nathaniel 
Haynes (B. C, 1823). Residence, while in college, Belfast. 

1827. Began study of law, after graduation, and pursued it with Ether (D. C, 
1811) and John Shepley, at Saco, and Jos. Williamson, in Belfast. 

1830. Admitted to practice at Belfast, and. May, opened office at Eastport. 

1832. Removed to Machias, where he resided till death. 

Register of Probate for Washington County, for some years. 

Clerk of Courts " " " elected 1852, re-elected 1855. 

Died, March 27, 1859, at Machias, of apoplexy. 

Married, Oct., 1834, Sarah E., daughter of Foxwell Cutts, of Saco. 

Children : Three sons and two daughters. One son died, in U. S. Army, at 
Mound City, during the late war, and one was lost at sea. The other 
lives in New York. 



16 OBITUAEY EECOED. 

THOMAS ROBmSOIT. 

Son of William and Mary (Stinson) Robinson. 

Born, lath (?) June, 1801, in Litchfield, Me., his legal residence till close of 

student life. 
Fitted for college at Hallowell Academy. 
Graduated as Salutatorian of class, Isaac Redington taking Valedictory. 

1827. Began study of law with Wm. Clark, of Hallowell, and finished with 

John G. Dean (B. U., 1806), in Ellsworth, Me. 

1830. Admitted to bar of Hancock County, and began practice in Jefferson. 

1831. Removed to Ellsworth, where he continued in practice till decease. 
1835 (and subsequently). Engaged successfully in land operations and nav- 
igation. 

1840. One of the Presidential Electors who cast the vote of Maine for "W. H. 
Harrison. 

At various times member of both Houses of State Legislature. 

President of Hancock bar at time of his death. 

Died, July 2, 1858, of pneumonia. Enfeebled by long-continued indigestion. 

Married, June, 1831, Miss Eliza Ann, daughter of John Chamberlain, of Ells- 
worth. She died Sept. 13, 1849. Several years after, he married Miss 
Margaret A. Mead, who is still living. 

Left two sons and three daughters. 

[Mr. Robinson was regarded as a man of sterling integrity, and as an able law- 
yer and business man,] 

SAMUEL STEVENS. 

Son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hillard) Stevens. 

Born, Jan. 25, 1801, at Cross' Hill. Vassalboro', Me. 

Prepared in college Grammar School, and at China Academy. 

1824, Sept. Entered Sophomore class. 

1828. Part of this year, Principal of Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill. 
Studied medicine with Drs. Oliver Prescott (M. D., D. C, 1820), of Vassal- 
boro', and Issachar Snell (H. U., 1797), of Augusta. 

1830. Attended a course of lectures at Brunswick, but took no degree. 
Apr. Commenced practice in Hope, Me. 

1831, Jan. Removed to Dover, Me., and became Principal of Foscroft 

Academy. 
1831-32, Winter. There being much sickness in vicinity, he was called upon 

to render medical aid. Riding nights to visit the sick, and teaching by 

day, he was overtasked, and took the prevailing disease, of which he 

died, after a sickness of one week. 
Died, March, 4, 1832, of typhus fever, at Dover. Buried at Cross' Hill. 
Married, Jan., 1830, Betsey H. Hill, of Hope. 
Left wife and one daughter — the latter living at last accounts. 
"A good man, early a member of M. E. church, and a consistent Christian." 



CLASS OF 1828. 



CHARLES FOSTER. 

Son of Micah and Rebecca (Tilson) Foster, and bro. of Elijah (class of 1823). 
Born, Dec. 14, 1807, in Boston, Mass., the family living there a few years. 
Prepared for college under Rev. Mr. Barstow (probably Zedekiah S.), (Y. C, 

1813), pastor of Cong, church in Hanson, Mass. 
Legal residence while in college, Pembroke, Mass. 
Soon after graduation he commenced study of medicine with Dr. Hitchcock, of 

Boston, Mass., but his health shortly failed. 
Died, Apr. 22, 1829, of consumption, at his father's house in Pembroke. 
Unmarried. 



OBITUARY EECOED. lY 

JACOB QUINCY KETTELLE. 

Son of James and Mary (Quincy) Kettelle. 

Born, Sept. 6, 1803, at Limington, Me. Family removed to Limerick in his early 

childhood. Named for his grandfather, Dr. Jacob Quincy, of Boston. 
Began preparatory studies at Limerick Acad, under E,ev._(?) Mr. Gregg, and 

spent one year at Phillips Exeter Academy, Benj. Abbot, LL.D. (H. 

U., 1788), Principal. 
Legal residence while in college, Saco, that being home of family during those 

years, and not Portland, as given in early catalogues. 
Eead law with Moses Emery (B. C., 1818), of Saco, for one year, with Jona. D. 

Weston (H. U., 1802), of Eastport, completing legal studies with Otis 

L. Bridges (B. C, 1822), of Calais. 
1831. Admitted to bar of Washington Co., and settled in practice at Calais. 
1841, Oct. Removed to Boston, where he established himself in his profession, 

and spent the remainder of his life. 
Held a place in Boston Custom House about eight years. 
Died, Dec. 2, 1865, in Boston, suddenly, of chronic heart disease. 
Married, July 20, 1843, at Charlestown, Mass., Lydia P. Dyer, of Calais. 
Aug. 30, 1848, Sarah Wilkins. 
Oct. 6, 1859, Lucia T. Drew, of Plymouth, Mass. 
Children : Two, of the last wife, now living, with their mother, in Boston. 

SAMUEL McCLELLAN. 

Son of Hon. Judah and Elizabeth (White) McClellan. 

Born, Apr. 17, 1810. in Bloomfield (now part of Skowhegan), Me. 

His father (B. U., 1799), a classmate of Dr. Chaplin, was one of the original 

Trustees of the college, and served on the board, 1821-48. 
The son was fitted for college at Bloomfield Academy, under Preceptor Hall. 
1824, Sept. Entered Freshman class, and was present that year, as shown by 

college records. [From inaccurate information, it was stated, in last 

annual necrology, that he entered Sophomore.] 
1830-83. Tutor in a college at Jackson, Louisiana. 
Studied law at Bloomfield, under direction of his father. 
1835. Settled in successful practice of profession, at Dexter, Me., which was 

his permanent residence. 
Died, Aug. 1st, 1868, at Dexter, of Bright's disease of kidneys. 
Married, Sept. 20, 1840, Miss Ann S. Greene. 
Children : Two daughters. 
A younger brother, Henry, graduated in 1842, and another, John J., was a 

student of the college, but from failure of health, relinquished his 

course during first term Junior year, 1843 ; engaged in trade, and died at 

Skowhegan, 1865. 

SUMNER SULLIVAN RAWSON. 

Son of Ebenezer and Elizabeth (Taylor) Rawson. 

Born, Oct. 3, 1805, in Paris, Me., the home of his family during his college 

course. 
Fitted for college at Buckfield and Hebron Academies, and Paris High School. 

Teachers, Rev. Wm. Pidgin (D. C, 1794), at B., and Jos. G. Cole (H. 

U., 1822), at P. 
Studied law with Stephen Emery (B. C, 1814), of Paris, and Nicholas Emery 

(D. C, 1795), of Portland. 
1831 (about) to 1851. Resident, in practice of profession, at Eastport, Me., and 

highly respected for ability and character, for many years. 
1840-41. Collector of Customs for Passamaquoddy district. 
1844. Member of Senate of Maine. 
1851, Spring. Removed to California, and was for a time Clerk of an U. S. 

Land Commission. Resumed practice in San Francisco. 
1851-52. Member of Legislature of California. 
Died, June 11, 1866, at San Francisco. He retired the previous night in his 

usual health, and was found dead in the morning. 
He was unmarried. 

1824, Aug. 26. When he was admitted to Freshman class, his brother, Eben- 
ezer G., entered as Sophomore. Took dismission in Junior year, Apr. 

25, 1826, and graduated at Union College, 1827. 



13 OBITUAKY RECORD. 

HERMON STEVENS. 

Son of Isaac and Lois (Low) Stevens. 

Born, Apr. 16, 1805, in Waterville. 

Fitted for college in the Grammar School, under Henry Paine (class of 1823). 

Pursued his legal studies in Waterville, with Hon. Timo. Boutelle, (H. U., 
1800). 

1831. Admitted to Somerset bar, and at once commenced practice in East 
Thomaston (now Rockland), Me., where he practiced successfully for 
more than thirty years, and until the malady that terminated his life 
compelled him to retire from his profession. 

1865. Returned to his native town, and, at the old homestead, spent his last 
days under care of a devoted sister. 

Died, March 15, 1867, in Waterville, from abscess of the pleura, induced by in- 
jury received while travelling. 

He did not marry. 



ALBERT CARLTOiST THAYER, 

Son of Dr. Stephen and Sophia (Carlton) Thayer. 

Born, March 3, 1809, in Vassalboro', Me. Family removed to Fairfield, and 
thence to Waterville, Feb., 1837, where the father practiced his profes- 
sion till decease, 1852. 

Prepared for college, under instruction of his father, in Fairfield. He was the 
first person from Fairfield who graduated at any college. 

After graduation, studied medicine with his father. Attended some lectures at 
Brunswick, but completed medical course, and took degree of M. D. 
at Columbian College, D. C, in 1831. 

1832, June. Began practice in Clinton (part now Benton). 

1833. Removed to Skowhegan (Millburn till 1836), and continued practice. 
Died, Dec. 28, 1834, of lung fever, at Skowhegan. 

Married, Dec. 19, 1833, Miss Ann E. Putnam, of Skowhegan. 
Left no children. "Widow lives in Dexter. 



MANLY BURT TOWNSEND. 

Son of Dodavah and Sabra (Price) Townsend. 

Born, May 8th, 1803, in Sidney, Me., which was his legal residence till close of 
student life. 

1823. Studied at China Academy, under tuition of Rev. Hadley Procter (class 
of 1823). ^ ^^ ^ 

1828. Directly after graduation, began study of law with Ichabod R. Chad- 
bourne (D. C, 1808), of Eastport. 

1831. Admitted to bar of Washington County, and entered upon successful 
practice, in Calais. 

1842. Removed to Alexander, Me., where he continued practice and engaged 
in farming. 

1844-46. Member of Senate of Maine. 

1845-46. President of Senate of Maine. 

Died, Dec. 7, 1849, at Alexander, of cancer in stomach. 

Married, May 24, 1832, Miss Almeda S. Sawyer. 

Left wife, now living at Alexander, and six children. 



CLASS OF 1830. 



MOSES LARK APPLETON. 

Son of Dr. Moses (D. C, 1791), and Ann (Clark) Appleton. 
Born, Feb. 3, 1811, in Waterville, his home till after graduation. 
Preparatory studies pursued in college Grammar School. 



OBITUARY EECORD. 19 

1830. Began to read law with his brother-in-law, Samuel Wells, then of Water- 

ville, and completed preparation for the bar with George Starrett of 
Bangor. Attended lectures at Cambridge. 

1833. Commenced practice at Sebec, Me., where he remained two years, 

1835. Removed to Bangor, and on retirement of Thomas A. Hill from firm of 
Starrett & Hill, took his place, and held it till death of Mr. Starrett, 
about 1838. Subsequently partner of Hon. John Appleton (D. C, 
1822), till the latter was made Judge, In 1852. " Early professional 
career marked by diligent application. Attained a large and lucrative 
business." 

1849-50. Represented Bangor in State Legislature. " A pleasant and eloquent 
speaker." 

Bank Comissioner for a time. 

"Active in measures pertaining to welfare of the city." 

President for some years of corporation of Mt. Hope Cemetery, where he lies 
buried. 

Died, Sept. 25, 1859, at Bangor, of consumption. 

Married, March, 1835, Miss Jane S., daughter of Hon. Thomas A. Hill, of 

Bangor, 
"Widow, two sons and a daughter live in Bangor, 

EDWm WILLIAM GARRISON. 

Son of Nathan and Rebecca (Ansley) Garrison. 

Born, Aug. 12, 1804, in St. John, N. B., where was the home of his early years 
and his legal residence during college course. 

Wm. Lloyd Garrison, whose parents were from N. B., is a relative of this 
family. 

1810. By a fall, his spine was injured, and life-long deformity and infirmity 
ensued. 

By his own assiduity he mastered the preparatory and Freshman studies, with- 
out a teacher. 

1827, Summer. On return of E. W. Freeman from his second visit to St. John 
(see p. 10), Mr. Garrison accompanied him to Waterville, and, Aug., 
entered Sophomore class. 

A fellow student writes : " He was a fine scholar — ready and correct, — a Chris- 
tian gentleman, and universally beloved." 

1831-32. Supplied Bap. ch. in Cherryfield, where he was ordained as evangel- 
ist. May, 1832. 

1838. Preached in Ellsworth and vicinity. It is said that his deformity pre- 
vented him from soon obtaining a pastorate, although he was an able 
writer and preacher. 

1834-35. Preached eighteen months as supply for First Bap. ch. in Sedgwick. 

1835-36. Preached in Penobscot and other towns in Hancock Co., also, at some 
time, in Fayette. 

1836-38. Pastor of church in Cherryfield. 

1839-40. From spring of '39 till death, he preached for people of Korth Sedg- 
wick, afterwards organized into a church. 

Published " Memoirs of Mrs. R. B. Pinkham," wife of Rev. Ebenezer Pinkham. 

Died, July 4, 1840, suddenly, of heart disease, at Sedgwick. 

Married, spring of 1839, Miss Sophia Dodge, of Sedgwick. She died in Port- 
land, Jan., 1862. 

George Ansley Garrison, older bro. of E. W., for many years deacon of Ger- 
main St. Ch., St. John, and his one son, a citizen of Washington, D. C, 
are the only survivors of the family, 

JOSEPH HODGES, 

Son of Capt, Joseph and Sally (Gilbert) Hodges. 

Born, May 19, 1806, in Norton, Mass. Parents early removed to Canton, in 

same State. 
Prepared for college, in part, at Raynham Academy. 
Entered subsequently to the first term of Freshman year. 
1830-33. Student at Newton Theol. Institution. 

1831, Apr. Licensed to preach by Canton church. 
1833-35. Without charge, living in Canton. 



20 OBITUARY RECORD. 

1835, Nov. 18. Ordained pastor of Bap. ch. in "Weston, Mass., where he preached 
four years. 

1840, June— '41, Sept. Pastor at Amherst, Mass. 

1841, Sept.— '43, May. " " Coleraine, " 

1843, May— '47, Sept. " " Three Rivers, Palmer, Mass. 

1847, Sept.— '52, Sept. " " East Brookfield, " 

1852, Sept.— '55, May. " " North Oxford, " 

1855-61. Agent of Am, and For. Bible Soc., family living at Cambridge, Mass. 

Died, Aug. 23d, 1863, of Bright's disease of kidneys, at Cambridge. 

Married, Nov. 30, 1835, Rosabella, daughter of Jos. Stockbridge, of Bath, Me. 

Left vpife and four children, now living in Cambridgeport. 



EATON MASON. 

Son of Deacon Samuel and Bethia (Eaton) Mason. 

Born, April 4, 1804, in Westminister, Vt., his legal residence till end of college 

course. 
Preparatory studies pursued in Chester, Yt., and at West Brattleboro' Academy. 

1826. Member of Columbian Coll., D. C, through Freshman year. 

1827. Entered Sophomore class, and graduated July 28, 1830. 

1830. Fall and winter after graduation, appears to have preached at Eastport 

and Sedgwick, Me. 

1831, April. Ordained pastor of Baptist Church, in Springfield, N. H., where 

he remained one year. 

1832-33. Preached at Effingham, N. H,, about one and a half years. 

1833-35, Feb. Preached for Bap. church in Bridgton, Me. 

1835, Feb. 27. United with Congregational Church in Bridgton. 

1885, Sept. 30— '45, Feb. 20. Pastor of Congregational Church, in Sweden, 
Me. This was his last pastoral charge. In addition to his clerical 
labors, he taught hi^^h schools inmost of the places where he preached. 

1845, March. Removed to Dixfield, Me., and opened a high school. 

Died, Nov. 1st, 1845, of brain (some say typhoid) fever, in Dixfield. 

Married, Aug. 12, 1830, Mary Theresa, daughter of Samuel Yeaton, of East- 
port, Me. She died, at Biddeford, July 14, 1848. 

Left five children, of whom three are still living. 

The statement comes from several sources, that, near close of college course, 
he was thrown from a carriage and sufiered violent injury of the head, 
from efi'ects of which he is thought never to have wholly recovered. 
While a student he was regarded as a man of " high promise." 



WILLIAM RICHARDSON. 

Son of Otis and Jedidah (Tilton) Richardson. 

Born, Feb. 5th, 1803, in Belgrade, Me. 

1805. Family removed to Mercer, his legal residence while a student. Took 

preparatory course in college Grammar School. 
1830-31. Principal of Foxcroft Academy. 

1831-32. Principal of High School, in Norridgewock, six months. 
Studied law three years, in office of Alpheus Lyon, of Waterville, and at 

Mercer. Not admitted to bar. 
1834, Nov. Went to North Carolina. 
1834-40. Principal of Academy, at Enfield, N. C. 
1840-42. " " " " Gatesville, N. C. 

1845 (about). Removed to Western Tennessee, and settled near WajTiesboro', 

where he bought land and engaged in planting. 
1854. About this year, sharing in political feelings of the South, he ceased to 

write to his northern relatives. 
Taught, at times, after removal to Tennessee. 
Died, of dysentery, in Wayne County, Tennessee, several years since. Tidings 

of death, without date, but recently received by friends in Maine. 
Married, about 1838, Miss Mary Wilkms, of Enfield, N. C. 
She died, and he married again. 



OBITUARY RECORD. 21 

CLASS OF 1831. 



JACOB MOTT COOK. 

Son of Thomas aud Lydia (Mott) Cook. 

Born, June 17, 1804, in VVaterville, his home till graduation. 

Received private instruction in preparatory studies, at Waterville. 

1831. Soon after graduating, engao-ed in teaching. Opened a High School in 

New Sharon, and afterwards at Norridgewock. 
Died, Nov. 13, 1S33, of brain fever, at Norridgewock. 
Married, July 4, 1832, Miss Lydia, daughter of Reuben Lowell, of Farmington. 

She afterwards married Mr. Whitcomb, and now lives in Dexter. 
He left no children. 



SAMUEL GLIDDEN GLIDDEN. 

Son of John and Mary J. (Lovett) Glidden. 

Born, Jan. 5, 1816, in Newcastle, Me., his legal residence while in college. 

Named for his uncle, Samuel Glidden. 

Prepared for college at Newcastle Acadeniv, under Freeman Bradford (class of 

1827), and James Brooks (class of 1828). 
Studied law, a year or more, with Mr. Hazeltine, of Newcastle. 
1839. Began sea-faring life in fall of this year, his relatives being large ship 

owners. 
1841. Became ship-master, and made voyages to European ports (England, 

France, and the Mediterranean). 
After quitting sea, was for some years commission merchant, in New York. 
"A man of high character, and greatly esteemed."' 
Died, Oct. 16, 1869, of apoplexy, in Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Married, July, 1849, Miss Martha A. H. Fisher, who, with four children, is 

living at Brooklyn. 



WYMAN BRADBURY SEVEY MOOR. 

Son of Daniel and Rebecca (Spring) Moor. 

Born, Nov. 3, 1811, in Waterviile, Me., his home till end of student life. 

Pi'epared for college chiefly at China Academy. 

At graduation, he and Frederic Lord ranked "primi pares." 

1831. After leaving college, read law one year, with Sam'l "Wells, in 

Waterviile. 

1832. Attended lectures at Dane College of Law, Cambridge, Mass. 

1833. Admitted to practice, and opened office at Millburn (now Skowhegan)i 

1834. July 30. Delivered oration for Master's Degree, and Valedictory for 

graduating class, there being trouble about assignment of parts. 
1834-49. Resided at Waterviile, in practice of profession. 
1842. Representative in State Legislature. 
1844-48. Attorney-General of Maine. 
1848. U. S. Senator, by executive appointment, to fill vacancy caused by death 

of John Fairfield. 
1849-52. Lived at Bangor, in practice of the law. 
1852 and '53. Superintended construction of railway from Waterviile to Bangor, 

residing in Waterviile tim857. 
1857-61. Consul General for British American Provinces, home in Montreal. 
1861-68. Residence in Waterviile. During war engaged in furnishing supplies 

for army, and in tobacco business. 
1868. Bought estate, mcluding mine of iron ore, near Lynchburg, Va., and 

removed thither, to engage in manufacture of iron, but was prostrated 

by disease while beginning operations. 
Died, March 11, 1869, of protracted bilious disease, terminating in dropsy, at 

Lynchburg. He was one of the many persons poisoned at National 

Hotel, Washington, spring of 1857, and from shock then sustained 

never recovered. 
Married, Feb. 22, 1834, Clara A. N., daughter of Dr. Daniel Cook (B. U., 1807), 

of Waterviile. She died, May, 1853. 
Children : Eight, of whom two sons and two daughters survived him. The 

eldest son is now head of the business in Virginia. 
Mr. Moor was widely known as an able and active lawyer aud politician. 
3 



OBITUARY EECOBD. 



CLASS OF 1833. 



OLIVER AUGUSTUS DODGE. 

Son of Dudley and Betsey (Fyefield) Dodge. 

Born, March 18, 1813, at Hampfton Falls, N. H., his legal residence through 

college life. 
Prepared for college at the Academy in Hampton, under Roswell Harris (M. 

(J., 1821), Principal. 
1831, Fall. Made profession of religion, and was baptized by Dr. Chaplin. 

1833, On graduating, entered Newton Theological Institution, but was com- 

pelled, by pulraomiry disease, to leave before close of first term. 

1834, May to Aug. Visited, for health, several of the Western States, and re- 

turned, from Ohio, on horseback. 
Aug. 21 to Oct. 20. Supplied, in Shrc^wsbury, Mass., the Baptist and 

Congregational churches, then worshipping together. 
Nov. and Dec. Supplied the infant Baptist church at Lexington, Mass. 

1835, Jan. 7. Ordained over the Lexington church, and held the pastorate till 

his death. 
1839, July. "Principally through his labors and influence, the first Normal 

School in America was opened in Lexington." It was removed, Sept., 

1844, to West Newton, and Dec, 1853, to Framingham, its present 

location. 
Died, May 28, 1840, of consumption, in Lexington. 
"Beloved by the church, and respected by all, he died universally lamented." 

[Church Records. 
Married, Jan. 28, 1835, Miss Alice Cheney, of Newport, N. H. 
Children: Two daughters, both educated at Bradford Female Seminary. 

Alice A. died of consumption, June 22, 1866, aged 30 years. 

Mary Frances died of consumption, Sept. 8, 1862, aged 23 years. 

The eldest was a successful teacher and contributor to periodicals, and 
author of several excellent books for the young, six of which were 
published by the American Tract Society. 
Mrs. Dodge is how living at Hampton Falls. 



ROCKWOOD GIDDINGS. 

Son of William and Sally (Wyatt) Giddings. 

Born, Aug. 8, 1812, in Plymouth, N. H. 

Legal residence, while in college, Compton, N. H. 

Spent two years, in preparation for college, at New Hampton Literarv 
Institution, N. H., Rev. Dr. B. F. Farnsworth (D. C, 1813), Principal, 
— afterwards Pres. of Georgetown Coll., Ky. 

Converted, and united with Baptist ch. in New Hampton. 

1829. Entered college, with medical profession in view. During course, licensed 
to preach by ch. in Waterville. 

1833. After leaving college, went to Virginia and began medical studies, which 
he completed in Warsaw, Ky. 

1835. Having prepared to remove to Missouri and settle in practice, he re- 
versed his decision and was soon after ordained as an evangelist. 

1835-38. Pastor of Bap. ch. in Shelbyville, Ky. 

1838, Fall. Chosen President of Georgetown College, Ky. During next eight 
months, as agent of the college, he travelled to secure an endowment, 
preaching wherever he went. At length, " after preaching every day 
for nearly two weeks, at Long Run Church, and baptizing a large num- 
ber of converts, he sank in the pulpit in the midst of his sermon," and 
without rallying, steadily declined. 

Died, Oct. 29, 1839, of fever. 

Married, July 24, 1838, Miss Mary, dau. of Joel Hansborough, of Shelby Coun- 
ty. She died in less than a year from date of marriage. 

" His talents were of the highest order, and, had he lived, he would have 
ranked with the giant intellects of the age. * * * He filled every sta- 
tion to which he was called with an ability that astonished his most 
ardent admirers." — [Dr. J. S. Waller. 



OBITUAEY RECORD, 23 

[The foregoing is chiefly condensed from an article in " Sprague's Annals Am, 
Pulpit," vol. vi., by Prof. J, E, Farnam (class of 1833) of Georgetown 
Coll.] 

A younger brother, William Franklin, born Nov, 18, 1826, entered college in 
i8M. At close of fall term. Senior year, went home to N. H, for the 
vacation, but was unable to return, and died, Apr, 30, 1848, of con- 
sumption, at his father's in Compton. 



KAHUM HOWARD WOOD. 

Son of Nahum and Ruth (Jackson) Wood, 

Born, Jan. 21, 1810, in Augusta, Me. 

Family came from Mass. to Maine, about 1802; and removed from Augusta to 

Winslow, their residence while the son was in college. 
After graduation, studied law in Bangor, and taught there. 
1836, Spring. Having been admitted to the bar, went directly to So, Carolina, 

with purpose of entering on practice of profession. 
1840-52 (about). Professor in Franklin College, Athens, Ga. 
1852 (about). Removed to S. W. Georgia, and was for several years a planter 

near Blakely, Early Co. 
A short time before his death he removed to Florida. 
Died, Sept. 8, 1859, suddenly, of heart disease, at Oglethorpe, Macon Co., Ga., 

while on a journey. 
Married, Jan. 3, 1850, Mary Louisa, only dau. of Col. Huggins, of Charleston, 

S. C, a plantei'. 
Child: A daughter, who, with the mother, now lives in Sumter, Sumter Co., 

S. C.^ 
A man of character and ability. 



CLASS OF 1834. 



FRANCIS BARKER. 

Son of Isaac Bowenand Elizabeth (Torrey) Barker, 

Born, Dec. 22, 1806, in Pembroke (part now Hanson), Mass,, his legal resi- 
dence during college course. 

Prepared for college at Peirce Academy, Middleboro', Mass,, Principal, Leon- 
ard Tobey (Wms, C, 1826— Tutor in Wat, Coll,, 1827-28), 

1832. Licensed to preach. 

1834-37. Student in Newton Theological Institution. 

1837, Oct. 20. At session of Old Colony Baptist Association, in Middleboro', 

ordained evangelist, with view to missionary labor in the West. 

1838, Teacher in Jackson County, Missouri, 

1839-56. Missionary to Shawnee Indians (Shawanoes), in Kansas, till the 
mission was broken up by "border ruffians." Appointed April 15, 
1839 ; began labors May 20. 

1854. Took a claim, afterwards pre-empted, five miles west of Lawrence, to 
which he removed his family, fall of 1855. 

1856-63. Supported his family by farming and practice of medicine ; but per- 
formed constant and gratuitous missionary labor, of all kinds, in Law- 
rence and vicinity. Extended hospitality to the immigrants flocking 
to the new State. During the troubles, often threatened with violence 
by pro-slavery bands, he was yet in no way injured. To the last a 
laborious and self-sacrificing missionary. 

Died, Feb. 13, 1863, on his farm, from congestion of the brain. 

Married, Oct. 20, 1839, Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Thaddeus Churchill of 
Kinsston, Mass. 

Children : Eight, of whom four died in infancy, and four, two sons and two 
daughters, with the mother, are still living. 



24 OBITUARY RECORD. 

ZABDIEL BRADFORD. 

Son of Zabdiel and Mary (Standish) Bradford. 

His ancestors were, on his fatlier's side, Governor William Bradford, and, on 
liis mother's, Capt. Miles Standish. 

Born, July (not Aug.) 13, 1809, at Marshtield, Mass. 

Prepared for college at Peirce Academy, Middleboro', Mass., under Principals 
Abraham G. Randall (H. U., 1798) and Leonard Tobey (Wms. C., 1826). 

Legal residence, while member of college, Middleboro', Mass. 

From boyhood to close of life, a devoted student of the ancient classics. 

183i-37. Student of Newton Theological Institution, completing course, ex- 
cept last term of Senior year. 

1837, May 24. Ordained as pastor of Baptist Church, in North Yarmouth, Me. 
Here he labored, for seven years, with the highest success, and enjov- 
ed the ever increasing regard of his people. Suffering in health from 
the severity of the Maine winters, he was compelled, July, 1844, to 
resign his charge. 

1844, Nov. Installed as pastor of Pine Street Baptist Church, in Providence, 
R. I., and greatly beloved and respected, sustained this relation till it 
ceased with his life. 

1848, Aug. 8. Delivered oration at anniversary of literary societies, at Water- 
ville. 

Died, May 16, 1849, in Providence, after a protracted and painful illness, from 
organic disease of the heart, of many years standing. 

Married, May 30, 1837, at Livermore, Me., Miss Ann Eliza, daugliter of Rev. 
John Haynes, one of the original trustees of the college. 

lie left three sons and two daughters. Mrs. Bradford, two sons, and the sur- 
viving daughter, now live in New York City. One son is engaged in a 
course of studv at Upper Alton, 111, 

[Full 

and m an obituary, by Rev. il. M. Dean, Watchman" and Reflector', 
June, 1849.] 
younger brother, Shadrach S., class of 1837, completed first term Senior 
year, then left and graduated at Columbian College, D. C, with others 
of his class. 



IVORY CLARKE. 

Son of James and Lydia (Brocli) Clarke. 

Born, March 8, 1807, in North Berwick, Me. 

Studied, to prepare for college, in So. Berwick and Limerick. Instructor at S. 
B., Isaac Holton (V. U., 1814). 

Legal residence while in college, Lebanon, Me. 

1834-37. Student in Newton Theol. Institution. 

1837, Apr, 3. Appointed to African mission. 

Sept, 12. Ordained as evangelist, at Lebanon. 

Nov. 26. Sailed from New York, in ship Emperor, and, Dec. 3, from Nor- 
folk, having taken on board 95 Virginia blacks. 

1838-45. Residence at Bexley, Liberia. 

1845-48. " " Edina, " 

Through these ten years, engaged in preacliing, superintending the mission 
schools, translating portions of the New Testament, and making a dic- 
tionary of the Bassa language. 

Often interrupted in labors by the fevers incident to the climate, so deadly to 
most Europeans, Mr, Clarke held out till Jan,, 1846, when he began to 
fail; but clinging steadfastly to his work, he refused to quit the country 
till his case was beyond cure. 

1848, Apr. 6. Embarked for America. 

Died, Apr. 24, 1848, at sea, from effects of African fevers. 

Married, Aug. 27, 1837, Miss Lois, dau, of John Guptill of N. Berwick. 

Child : Wm. C, now living in Charlestown, Mass. 

Mrs. Clarke's present residence is in So. Berwick, 



OBITUARY RECORD. 25 

THOMAS LEISHMAN. 

Eldest child of John and Lydia (Clark) Leishman. 

Born, Dec. 18, 1805, in Boothbay, his legal residence through student life. 

While preparing for college, was private pupil of Dr. D. K. Kennedy (M. D., 

B. C, 1826), then of Boothbay. 
After completing course, taught in Wiscasset, and, for about three months, 

studied medicine with Dr. Kennedy, at Boothbay. 
1835-38. Studied law in China, under direction of S. A. Kingsbery (B. C, 

1828). 
1838, March. Admitted to Kennebec bar, and opened office at East Yassalboro', 

Me. 
Died, May 8, 1838, in East Vassalboro', of bilious fever, after sickness of a few 

days. 
Unmarried. 
The grandfather of Thomas came from Scotland and settled in Boothbay, prior 

to 1770. In the male line, the family is now extinct. 



EDWARD PAYS02S' McKOWjST. 

Son of John and Abigail (Frothingham) McKown. The father was born in 
Boston, butbegan business life in Portland, as joint editor and publisher 
of the "Freeman's Friend," an organ of the Federalists. He removed 
to Charlestown, Mass., the liome of the family during the son's college 
life. 

Born, May 17, 1810, in Portland, Me. 

1829-30. Pupil at Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Readfield, Merritt Caldwell (B. 
C, 1828), Principal. 

1830-31. Studied under private teacher, in Hallowell. 

1831. Entered college, as Sophomore. 

1834.35. After graduating. Principal of Hallowell Academy, one year. 

1836-37. Private tutor in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 

1837, Aug. 2. Delivered oration for Master's Degree, at Commencement. 

1837-39. Student (residence Chelsea, Mass.) in Theological School at Cam- 
bridge, during Middle and Senior years, and graduated, but was unable 
to perform his part, from ill health. 

1839-54. Inmate of Asylum for the Insane. Two years in private asylum of 
Dr. Cutter, Pepperell, Mass., and from OctI 17, 1842, till his death, at 
Lunatic Hospital, Worcester — his mind a blank. 

Died, March 20, 1854, of pneumonia, at Worcester. 

Unmarried. 

The case of Mr. McKown is one of melancholy interest. A letter from Pres. 
Babcock to Rev. Dr. Nichols, of Portland, Aug. 1, 1834, speaks of him 
as, in scholarship, "probably the best in his class." A former member 
of the faculty says that his college compositions were remarkable for 
elegance in use of language. A classmate states that he was of "fine 
mind, ambitious, loving study for the sake of study." 



ALBERT WELSTED POOLE. 

Son of James and Patience (Hunnewell) Poole. 

Born, March 20, 1813, in Portland, Me., the home of the family till the present 
time. 

Pi-epared for college at Portland Acad., by Bezaleel Cushman (D. C, 1811). 

1836. Went south, and for two years taught in Clinton, La. 

1838. By marriage came into possession of a plantation, in Woodland, La., 
upon which he subsequently lived, occupied with the management of 
the estate, and acting as a kind of circuit preacher, supplying several 
churches. 

Died, Sept. 27, 1865, of congestion of the lungs, at his fatlier's house, in Port- 
land, while on a visit to his native place. 

Married, 1838, Mrs. Maria M. Woodward, of Woodland, La. 

Child: A son, who was living with his mother on the plantation, at last ac- 
counts. 



26 OBITUAKY RECORD. 

LEMUEL PORTER. 

Oldest son of Capt. Lemuel and Hannah Porter, 

Born, May 1st, 1809, in Boston, his legal residence during college course. 

The father was a shipmaster, and acquired a fortune in voyages to the N. W. 
coast, China, and other distant parts. 

Bred to mercantile life, the son was regarded as a young man of uncommon 
promise. Becoming interested in religion, he united, 1827, with 
the Baldwin Place Baptist church, and resolved to prepare for the 
ministry. He was bitterly opposed by his father, but firm of pur- 
pose, he put himself under the instruction of Robert E. Pattison (A. 
C, 1826), Principal of Amherst Academy, Mass. When, in 1828, Mr. 
Pattison was appointed Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philos- 
ophy, in Waterville College, young Porter, with several others, was 
by his influence turned to Waterville, and entered Freshman class, 
Aug., 1830. 

Before entrance, and throughout his course, he was an active, zealous and 
popular preacher, and was ordained an evangelist in Sidney, Dec. 16, 
1830, where he preached on alternate Sundays through 1831, and often 
afterwards, as well as in Portland and Augusta. In the latter place he 
was greatly instrumental in founding the Baptist church. 

1834. On graduating, he entered Newton Theological Seminary, but left at 

close of first year. 

1835, Oct. 25. Installed pastor of Worthen St. Church, Lowell, Mass., and in 

this relation labored fifteen years, declining, meantime, invitations to 
settle in Washington, New York, and other cities. 

1851, June 25. Installed as pastor of Baptist churdi in Pittsfield, Mass., of 
which Gov. Geo. N. Briggs was then a deacon. Here he labored till 
Jan., 1862. About the time of his settlement in Pittsfield, he lost, by 
unfortunate investment in railway stocks, most of the property inher- 
ited from his father. 

1854. Received from Madison University degree of Doctor of Divinity. 

1862, Oct.— 1863. Sept. Pastor at Bloomington, 111., until a long and severe 
illness obliged him to retire from that promising field. 

1864, Feb. Appointed District Secretary of American Tract Society, he entered 

with ardor upon his duties, at Chicago. 
Died, Oct. 17, 1864, of typhoid fever, induced by over-work. Buried at Mt. 
Auburn. 

Married, Nov. 24, 1835, Miss Walthea Maria, daughter of Dea. John S. Skin- 
ner, of Windsor, Vt. 

Children : Clara Maria, died in Pittsfield, fall of 1861. 
Helen Gertrude. 

Mrs. Porter, with her surviving daughter, was recently living in Windsor, Vt. 

Dr. Porter is represented as a man of highly generous, pure and noble charac- 
ter. His ministry was eminently successful. During its thirty years 
he baptized more than 1200 persons. He was very laborious and 
systematic, and it is said that "few equalled him in executive ability." 



WILLIAM STOCKBRIDGE. 

Second son of William R. and Olive (True) Stockbridge. 

Born, Nov. 17, 1813, in North Yarmouth, Me., his legal residence till close of 
student life. 

He was of Pilgrim stock, his ancestor, John Stockbridge, having come from 
England to Plymouth colony, in the " Blessing," June, 1685. 

Prepared for college at N. Y'^armouth Acad., under Jos. Sherman (B. C, 1826), 
afterwai'ds Pres. of a college in Tenn. 

Studied medicine under direction of his brother-in-law. Dr. N. H. Carey (M. 
D., B. C, 1828), then of Wayne. Attended medical lectures and took 
degree, at Berkshire Medical College, Pittsfield, Mass. 

Winter of 1839-40, went South, and commenced practice in Woodville, Miss., 
from which place he removed, in about a year, to West Feliciana Par- 
ish, La., where, in Bayou Sara, St. Francisville and Jackson, and in 
the territory lying between those places, he practiced till his death, 

"He had an excellent reputation for skill in his profession, to the practice of 
which he devoted himself with the greatest assiduity." 



OBITUARY RECORD. 21 

Died, Oct. 2, 1853, of yellow fever, in the Parish (county) above named. 
Married, about a year before his death, Mrs. Jane Johns, widow of a physician. 
Slie afterwards married a merchant, and lives in New Orleans. 



CLASS OF 1835. 



HENRY PADELFORD BROWN. 

Son of Enoch (B. U., 1801) and Melinda (Padelford) Brown. 

Born, Aug. 18, 1816, in Hampden, Me., which was the residence of the family 

till 1835, when they removed to Bangor. 
Pursued prepai-atory and Freshman studies at Hampden Academj^, the last 

year under tuition of Asa Matthews (class of 1829), Principal from 

1831-37. 
1832, Aug. Entered college one year in advance. 
1835, Aug. 5. Delivered Valedictory at graduation, William Lamson taking 

Salutatory. 
On leaving college, commenced, with ardor, the study of law, in the office of 

his father, at Bangor. 
Died, unmai-ried, Oct. 1, 1835, of typhoid fever, at his father's house in Bangor. 

Buried at Hampden. 
Passages from b^s diary, and the testimony of those who knew him, show that 

Mr. Brown had set before himself an exceedingly high standard of 

moral and intellectual attainment. 
[The father's written family record gives date of birth as " Aug. 18, 1816." 

The inscription on tablet, over the son's grave reads : " Died, Oct. 1, 

1835, age 20 years." One or the other is obviously wrong. He un- 
doubtedly died Oct. 1, 1835.] 

RICHARD GARLAND COLBY. 

Son of Colman and Phebe (Garland) Colby, and youngest but one of twelve 

children of one mother. 
Born, March, 1812, in Eaton, N. H., his legal residence during college life. 
Prepared for college at New Hampton Institution, N. H. 
1835-86. Principal of Bath Academy, Me. 
Reared a Universalist, but, while teaching in Bath, adopted the Swedenborgian 

belief, in which he died. 
1836-38. Studied law in Conway, N. H., under direction of Joel Eastman (D. 

C, 1824), and Mr. Cutler. 
1838. Admitted to the bar at Dover, N. H., but, July, opened an office in 

Lowell, Mass., where he soon gained distinction in his profession. An 

active and zealous Whig in politics. 

1841. Representative in the Massachusetts Legislature, from Lowell. 

1842. City Solicitor of Lowell. 

Died, Oct. 14, 1845, of typhoid fever, in Lowell. 

Married, Nov. 18, 1839, Miss Emily, daughter of Asa Sartwell, of Claremont, 

N. H. 
Children : Mary W., died Oct., 1843. 

Richard G., born 1843, died 1856. 
Kate Lamson, born 1845. 
Mrs. Colby and her surviving daughter, have recently removed from Claremont 
to Auburn, N. Y. 

THOMAS HOB ART PERRY. 

Son of Daniel and Thankful (Hobart) Perry. 

Born, Aug. 20, 1813, in Abingtou, Mass., where his father still occupies the old 
homestead, at the age of 87 years. 



28 OBITUARY RECORD. 

His preparatory studies were prosecuted iu the public scliools of his native 
town, and for a single term, at Weymouth Academy. 

1831, Sept. Entered Brown University, w^here he remained till close of first 
term Junior year. 

1834, Spring. Entered at Waterville, second term Junior year, and graduated 
with the class, Aug. 5, 1835. 

Engaged in school teaching for a time, after leaving college. 

1837, Sept. 29, Having received, at this date, from the naval examiner. Prof. 
Edw. C. Mead, a certificate in which are these words : "After a strict 
and careful examination during three days * * * i think it due to 
state that his acquirements in the higher branches of Mathematics are 
superior to those of any others who have appeared before me," Mr. 
Perry received the appointment of Professor of Mathematics in the U. 
S. Navy. 

In this capacity, he cruised for seven years, on board the ships Independence, 
Boston and Constellation, circumnavigating the globe and visiting its 
most interesting parts. 

Having strong scientific tastes, he carefully observed the geology of countries 
visited, ascended volcanoes, explored thoroughly the great crater of 
Kilauea, on Hawaii, made various collections, from which a valuable 
donation of shells was sent to the college, constituting the basis of the 
present cabinet of conehology. 

1844. On return to United States, he was for a short time engaged in the Coast 
Survey, when, tiring of sea life, he resigned his commission. 

1845-47. Studied medicine in Philadelphia, and received degree of M. D., from 
one of the medical colleges of that city. 

1847. Removed to St. Louis, Mo., with the intention of practicingas physician. 

Solicited to preach to the Swedenborgian Society of St. Louis, of which he was 
a member, he complied, and at the same time taught a private school. 

Died, May 7, 1849, of cholera, at St. Louis. 

Married, May 23, 1847, Miss Mary, daughter of Charles Harvey, of Philadelphia. 
She and her infant child died in St. Louis, June, 1848. 



ALBERT EREEMAlSr TILTON. 

Son of Josiah and Sarah (True) Tilton. 

Born, Oct. 15, 1809, in Deerfield, N". H., his legal residence dui-ing college 
course. 

1826, June. Entered New Hampton Inst., N. H., and completed preparatory 
course under Rev. B. F. Farnsworth (D. C, 1813), President. 

1835-36. Principal of Townshend Academy, Vt. 

1836-37. Taught in Boone Co., Kentucky. 

1837-41. Principal of Baptist institution, in Franklin, Ind., which, in 1844, 
became Franklin College. 

1841. Ordained as evangelist, at Franklin, and preached for church of Green- 
wood and Blue River, Ind. 

1844. Travelled as Missionary for Indianapolis Association, and for six months 
supplied Baptist church at Indianapolis. 
Summer of this year, health failing, returned East. 

1844-46. Pastor of church in West Waterville, Me. 

1846-49. Supplied churches in Brunswick, Richmond and Leeds, Me. 

1849, Returned to Franklin, Ind., and preached for church in Greenwood. 

Died, Sept. 26, 1850, at Franklin, after a short illness, of bilious fever. 

Married, Sept. 11, 1837, to Miss Rebecca E., daughter of Daniel Moor, of 
Waterville, She is now Mrs, A. Drinkwater, of W. 

Children : Four, of whom two survived him, but have since died. 

An earnest and devoted instructor and preacher. 



OBITUARY RECORD. 29 

CLASS OF 1836. 



MOSES BURBANK. 

Son of Moses T. and Betsey (Church) Burbank. 

Born, Oct. 2, 1811, in Campton, N. H. 

Took preparatory course at New Hampton Institution. 

Entered college with class of 1834, after first term Freshman year. During, 

or at close of Junior year, left, fell back two years, and joined class of 

'36 in Spring term Senior year. 
One of the first scholars of his class. 
Residence, while in college, given in catalogues as Bangor. 
1836-38. Taught at Hampton Falls, N. H. 

1838-45. Taught in Kentucky, first in Shelbyville, afterwards atTajiorsville. 
1845-54. Taught in Mass., it is believed. For at least the last five years of this 

period he was Principal of a private school in Newton. 
1854-66. Principal of Academy in Ludlow, Vt. 
1866, Dec. In connection with a partner, established, at Ludlow, the ^^ Black 

Biver Gazette,'" of which he became editor. 
He was a licentiate, and frequently preached. 
Died, March 11, 1867, from softening of the brain, at Ludlow. 
Married, Nov. 5, 1839, Miss Nancy A. Barker, of Methuen, Mass., who died in 

Methuen, Dec. 23, 1848. 

Aug. 21, 1849, Miss Laura A. Willard, of Newton. 
Children : Eight. In July, 1868, one son of the first wife was living, and a 

citizen of Covington, Ky. The last wife and her three surviving 

children were living in Ludlow. 
Mr. Burbank was a man of deep and earnest religious character, and, "in an 

unusual degree, enjoyed the respect and confidence of a large circle of 

friends." 



OTIS HACKETT MORRILL. 

Son of Jonathan Currier and Sarah (Hackett) Morrill. 

Born, March 7, 1816, in Amesbury, Mass. 

The family removed to Lowell, and, in 1830, to Water ville, which was their 
residence as late as 1838. 

Completed preparatory course at Waterville Academy, under Henry Paine, 
(class of 1823). 

1836-51. Principal of what is now the Bartlett School, in Lowell, Mass., to 
which ofiice he was elected Dec. 5, 1836, and which, on account of ill 
health, ho resigned, Apr. 23, 1851. 

1851. Engaged in insurance business. 

Nov. Chosen Representative from Lowell to the State Legislature. 

Died, June 9, 1852, of consumption, in Lowell. 

Married, Nov., 1838, Miss Laura Guild, daughter of Nathan Randall, of Ches- 
terfield, N. H. She is now Mrs. Murdock. 

Children : Three, of whom two are living. 

A life of few changes and incidents, but filled up with duties earnestly and 
faithfully performed. Mr. Morrill was a devoted Christian, and an 
active member of one of the Baptist churches in Lowell. 



HALL ROBERTS. 

Son of Stephen and Deborah (Wentworth) Roberts. 

Born, Nov. 7, 1813, in Somersworth, N. H. 

Fitted for college at Academy in South Berwick, Me., which was his residence 

till Senior year, when it is recorded as Somersworth, N. H. 
1833. Entered after first term Freshman, but was present whole of Sophomore 

and succeeding years. 
Graduated with Valedictory oration. 
1836-43. Principal of Union Academy, Kennebunk, Me. 
1843-47. Professor in New Hampton Institution. 
1847 — (?) Teacher in High School, Concord, N. H., for several years. 
4 



30 OBITUAEY RECORD. 

For some years Secretary of Board of Education of ISTew Hampsliii'e. 
President of State National Banli, Concord, for several last years, and till 

close of life. 
Died, Oct. 13, 1862, from disease of heart, at Concord. 
Married, Sept. 9, 1841, Mary Jane Curtis, of Kennebunk. 
No children. 
A man of high worth and fine abilities. 



GEORGE ANSON SARGENT. 

Son of John and Dorothy (Rideout) Sargent, and brother of Svlvanus G. (class 

of 1834). 
Born, Dec. 22, 1811, in Methuen, Mass., his residence through college life. 
Preparatory course pursued at South Reading Academy, under Jolin Stevens 

(M. C, 1821), afterwards Vice Pres. and Prof. Int. and Mor. Phil., 

Den. Univ., Ohio; and John Pratt (B. U., 1827), afterwards Prof, and 

Pres., Den. Univ. 
1836-37. Principal of Freedom Academy, Me. 
1837-38. Principal of school at Newton Upper Falls, Mass. 
1838-40. Taught, till his death, at Salem Grove, near Elizabeth City, N. C. 
" Successful as a teacher, and greatly beloved and respected by all." 
Died, Sept. 7, 1840, at Salem Grove," of congestive fever, after a brief illness. 
Married, July, 1839, at Elizabeth City, N. C, Mrs. Margarette Freshwater. 
No child. Mrs. Sargent was, at last accounts, living in Salem Grove. 



WILLIAM SMITH. 

Son of William and Lois (Mirick) Smith. 

Born, Feb. 24, 1811, in Princeton, Mass. 

Fitted for college at Princeton Academy, Mr. Goddard, principal. 

1833, Aug. Entered college, as Sophomore. 

Residence of family, at his eiltrance, Princeton, afterwards, Boston. 

1836-39. Student in Newton Theological Institution. 

1839-40. Supplied pulpits in Boston, Lexington and Plymouth, Mass., laboring 

longest in Plymouth. 
1840, Sept. Ordained as second pastor of First Baptist Church in Chelsea, 

Mass. Preached his last sermon seven months after ordination. "A 

faithful pastor and a devout Christian." 
Died, July 26, 1841, of consumption, at Chelsea. Buried in Garden Cemetery, 

Chelsea. 
He did not marry. 



CLASS OF 1838. 



LEVI BEALS HATHAWAY. 

Son of Shadrach and Susannah (Beals) Hathaway. 

Born, May, 1810, in Peru, Berkshire Co., Mass. 

Present through the whole course. A highly respectable scholar. 

1838-40. Student at Newton Theol. Institution, through Jun. and Mid. years. 

1840, Fall. Supplied pulpit of Baptist Church, in Farmington, Me., till ordi- 

nation. 

1841, June 30. Ordained as pastor, at Farmington, and so continued till about 

Oct., 1842. 
1842-43. After leaving Farmington, preached six months in Pittston. 
1843, April 1. From this date, till his death, pastor of Baptist Church in Eock- 

port, Mass. 



OBITUARY RECORD. 31 

Died, Aug. 1, 1843, of some affection of tlie brain, at Rockport. "It was 
thought his sickness was caused by grief on account of his wife's 
death, which seemed to break him down. The doctors could not find 
any special disease. What there was lay in his head. I?ut a short 
time before he died, the physician saw no reason why li^ should not 
recover, and was very much surprised to find him dying." 

Married, April 12, 1841, Miss Abigail A. Wilson, of Southbridge, Mass. She 
died, July 26, 1842, aged 26 years. Her only child, Wilson Glazier, 
died Aug. 6, 1842, aged 21 days. 

JAMES OLIVER. 

Son of James and Mary (Cross) Oliver. 

Born, Sept. 18, 1808, in Salem, Mass., his residence during college course. 

Received his early education in public schools of Salem. 

1829, May 22. Sailed from Salem, for the South Pacific, as sailor before the 

mast, in ship Glide, Capt. Henry Archer. The voyage was a general 
one, intended to exchange So. Pacific and East India products before 
I)eing completed. Sailing past Cape Good Hope, made first port in 
New Zealand, Sept. 17. In Oct., the ship was disabled by running upon 
a coral rock, near one of the Fiji Islands, but was repaired, with as- 
sistance of officers and crew of brig Quill, of Salem. 

1830, April. Having, with help from natives, then dangerous and treacherous 

cannibals, taken in a cargo, chiefly of biche cle la mer {trepang,) the 
ship sailed for Manilla, and thence, July 17, on return to the Fijis, via 
Sandwich Islands. 

1831, March 22. When nearly loaded again and about to quit finally the Fijis, 

the Glide was, in a hurricane, driven from her anchorage, and upon a 
shore reef of coral, projecting from the island of Tacanova, and became 
a total wreck. The ship's company were, with much dissent, spared 
by the natives, and after a residence among them of three months at 
Tacanova, and five at Wallis Island, Mr. Oliver sailed for the Navi- 
gators' Islands, thence to Honolulu, Valparaiso, Buenos Ayres and 
home, reaching Salem, July 5, 1833. 

1833. Re-entered Salem Latin School, and completed preparation for college, 

under instruction of Oliver Carlton (D. C, 1824). 

1834, Aug. Entered college, and completed full course of four years. 
1838-39. Taught school in Maine — place, or places, unknown. 

1840, Summer. Removed with his mother to Cambridge, Mass., and the fol- 
lowing winter, was employed, at Boston, in ofliice of Rev. Joseph B. 
Felt (D. C, 1813), then engaged in arranging Archives of Mass. 

1842. Taught in Concord, Mass. 

1844. Taught in Boston, till seized with his last sickness. 

Died, unmarried, Jan., 1845, of typhoid fever, at his mother's house in Cam- 
bridge. 

[In 1844, Mr. Oliver, with the aid of his half-brother, Mr. Wm. G. Dix (H. U., 
1845) , prepared for press the larger portion of a narrative of his early 
adventures, which was partly printed. On Mr. Oliver's decease, the 
printing was discontinued, but the book was published in 1848 (12mo., 
pp. 203, Wiley & Putnam, New York). Its title is, "Wreck of the 
Glide, with Recollections of the Fijis and Wallis Island." From this 
work— remarkable for concise, terse and graphic description— and 
recent letters from Mr. Dix, the foregoing notice has been drawn up.] 

NATHANIEL GILMAN ROGERS. 

Son of John and (Frances) Gilinan Rogers. 

Born, Apr. 25, 1818, in Exeter, N. H., his residence till close of college life. 
His preparatory studies were pursued at Phillips Academy, Exeter. 
Throughout the college course he ranked as one of the very best scholars of 

his class. He was an excellent and uncommonly facile linguist. 

Room mate of Benj. F. Butler, after Freshman year. 
1838-40. Principal of Waterville Academy, and daring the same time read 

law, more or less, with his uncle, Hon, Timo. Boutelle (H. U., 1800). 
1840, Nov. 4. Appointed Captain's Clerk, on board U. S. ship Boston, Capt. 

J. C. Long, and, on the 26th, sailed from New York on a three years' 

cruise round the world. 



32 OBITUARY RECORD. 

1842, Feb. 1. Appointed Purser for the same ship. 

1843, Aug. 3. Arrived in Boston, on return, and, Aug. 15, his pav ceased. 
After last date he is thought to have held a clerkship in one of thedepartmeuts, 

at Washington, but for how long a time is unknown. 
1845-47. Taoght in Virginia. 
1847. Enlisted in forces raised for Mexican War, and went, in what capacity is 

unknown, from Virginia to Mexico. 
Died, summer or fall of 1847, it is believed of camp fever, in Mexico. 
He was never married. 
[His brother, John F. Rogers, furnished most of the foregoing facts and dates. 

He was cashier of Railroad National Bank, Lowell, Mass., and died 

June 16, 1870, at the age of 50.] 



ELISHA MADISO]S^ THURSTON. 

Son of Timothy and Lucy (Hayden) Thurston. 

Born, March 24, 1810, in Orange county, Vt. 

Liveil in Vermont until age of 19, engaged chiefly in farming. 

1829-31. Lived in Grafton, Mass., which, while in college, he gave as his 
residence. 

Commenced preparatory studies in Newton High School, and completed them 
at South Reading Academy. 

At graduation he delivered the Salutatory, and Danford Thomas the Vale- 
dictory. 

1838-44. Principal of Charleston Academy, Me., a new school. 

1843. Elected Representative to the State Legislature. 

1844, Aug. Health failing, he was contined to his bed for nearly a year. 

1846 and '47. Member of State Senate, two terms. "He endeavored to secure 
a general State revision of the common school system, which, by his 
earnest and persevering efforts, was finallv carried into eti^ct." 

1850, '51 and '52. Sec'y of Me. Board of Education.' Residence still at Charles- 
ton. After 1852, he was for some time laid aside from business by 
sickness. 

1854, Oct. 16. Went West, spent three years in Missouri and Kansas, and 
shared in the "troubles" of that region and period. 

1857, Autumn. Disposed of his property in Me., and removed his ftimily to 
Manhattan, Kansas. During his residence in Kansas, he practiced law, 
and had an extensive business. Was Mayor of Manhattan at time of 
his death. 

Died, March 17, 1859, of violent hemorrhage of the lungs, at Manhattan. 

Married, Aug., 1843, Angeline R. Montgomery, She died, Oct. 5, 1858, sud- 
denly, of typhoid fever, aged 32 years. [Age thus given by dau.] 

He left four daughters. Three are still living. The two oldest are teachers in 
Kansas. 



FREDERIC SLOCUM WILEY. 

Son of Benjamin B. and Keturah (Green) Wiley. 

Born, March 18, 1819, in South Reading (now Wakefield), Mass., his home 
during student life. 

Prepared for college at South Reading Academy. 

His rank in scholarship was highly respectable. His graduating oration was 
regarded as a brilliant performance, subject "Reason and Faith," sug- 
gested by a passage in Locke on the Understanding. 

After leaving college he studied law in Philadelphia, with Wm. D. Kelley, now 
the distinguished M. C. from that city; but he did not enter upon 
practice. 

1845-48. Student in Theological Seminary at Alexandria, Va. 

1848, July 13. Ordained Deacon of the Episcopal church, and, in 1849, Presby- 

ter, at Philadelphia. 
1848-49. Assistant to Rev. Benj. C. Cutler, D. D. (B. U., 1822), Rector of St. 
Ann's Church, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

1849, Nov. 4— '50, Nov. Rector of church in Honesdale, Penn. 

1850, Nov. 17. From this date was one year stationed at Saratoga, N. Y. 
1852, Sept. 5— '55. Rector in Philadelphia. 



OBITUARY EECOED. * 33 

1855, Sept.— '62. Oct. Rector of Christ Church, ISTew York. 

For a short time, at opening of the war, Chaplain of the gallant 71st 
Regiment of New York. 

1863. Falling health having compelled him to resign his pastorate, he sought 
to invigorate his debilitated constitution by a visit to Europe. At Paris 
his disease became alarming, and he hastened to Italy, but only to die. 

Died, Jan. 20, 1864, at Florence, from disease of the heart, with which he had 
been afflicted during the whole of his ministerial career. 

Married, Oct. 23, 1849, Miss Frances M. Pierrepont. 

He left no children. Mrs. Wiley's residence is at 148 East 35th St., Few York. 

He refused proflered honorary degrees. 

"Though favored with large wealth, he was in no sense exclusive or aristo- 
cratic in his sympathies. * * To the poor he was a devoted friend, 
and the gloom of many a sick chamber, in obscure streets and alleys, 
was brightened by liis coming with messages from the Friend of 
Sinners." 



CLASS OF 1839. 

ISAAC CHIPMAN. 

Son of Rev. William and Mary McGowan (Dickie) Chipman. 

Born, July 17, 1817, in Cornwallis (township), Nova Scotia, his residence while 
at Waterville. 

Prosecuted at Horton, N. S., under tuition of Rev. John Pryor (King's Coll., 
N. S., 1823), afterwards Pres. of Acadia Coll., and Mr. Edward Blanch- 
ard, the preparatory studies and those of Freshman and Sophomore 
years. 

1837, Aug. Entered Junior class. An enthusiastic student, and maintained a 
high rank in scholarship. While in college wrote his name Isaac Logan 
Chipman, but afterwards dropped the middle name. 

1839, Dec. Returned from the States to Nova Scotia. 

1840, Jan. Appointed Prof. Math, and Nat. Phil., in Acadia College, establish- 

ed at Horton, N. S., in 1838. Here he labored with great ardor, perse- 
verance and success, till his death. Rev. Dr. Cramp (" Centenary of 
the Ba])tists of Nova Scotia," 1860) says of him : "Among the men 
[Nov. Scot. Baptists] of our time. Professor Chijiman holds the first 
place." 

1852. June. The Anniversary of Acadia College having occurred on the 4th, 
Rev. E. D. Very, one of the Board of Governors, and Pastor of the 
Bap. Church, in Portland suburb, St. John, N. B., proposed an excursion 
to Cape Blomidon, for the purpose of collecting minerals. Mr. Very 
preached on Sunday, the 6th; and on the next morning. Prof. Chip- 
man, Mr. Very, and four students, with two boatmen, set out for the 
Cape. As they were returning in the P. M., the wind Increased to a 
gale, the boat was swamped, and all of the party were drowned, except 
one boatman. This disaster Dr. Cramp styles (Letters on " N. S. Ch. 
Hist.") : " The greatest calamity that ever befell N. S. Baptists." 

From the several accounts of Prof. Chipman's life it is inferred that he was 
never married. 

Mr. Very was a native of Salem, Mass., a member of the class of 1837, at Wa- 
terville, and completed the Junior year, then left and graduated at Dart. 
Coll. This class broke up (only three graduating) by way of protest 
against the method of assigning parts then in vogue, and figures in the 
history of this college, much as the " Conscientious Class," of 1835, 
does in that of Brown University. 

SAMUEL SAWYER JOHNSON. 
Son of Andrew and Betsey (Day) Johnson. 

Born, Oct. 14, 1809, in Ludlow, Vt., which he regarded as his residence till close 
of life. 



34 OBITUARY RECORD. 

Prepared for college, in part, at the High School in Chester, Vt., but chiefly by 
private and unaided study. 

One of the best scholars of an able class, and greatly respected for sound and 
Christian character. 

1839-41. Tutor in college, and discharged the duties of his oflace with fidelity 
and success. 

1841. Sufiering from pulmonary disease, he went South, in the spring of this 
year, hoping by change of climate to regain his health ; but as it con- 
tinued steadily to decline, he returned to Vermont in Jan., 1842. 

Died, March 14, 1842, of consumption, at Ludlow. 

He was unmarried. 

DAVID AIKEN RICHARDSON. 

Son of David and Susan (Cochran) Richardson. 

Born, Oct. 22, 1809, in Londonderry, Vt., his residence till 1840. 

His preparatory studies wei-e pursued at Burr Seminaiy, Manchester, Vt., and 
the Academy in Bennington. 

" He hoped to be a preacher of the gospel, and at one time thought of a foreign 
mission. At the close of his collegiate course, an affection of the 
throat, which had troubled him for several years, forbade continuous 
speaking, and he was compelled to relinquish the one desire of his 
heart. His physician thought he might be able to teach in a mild 
climate, and accordingly he located in the West." 

1840-45. Taught a school in Alton, Illinois. 

1845. Opened a school in St. Louis, Mo., which became very prosperous, but 

increasing ill-health compelled him to abandon it, in the summer of '46. 

1846. "In obedience to his physician, he made several tours on horseback, in 

the State of Missouri, but all to no purpose ; health did not return." 
Yielding to the persuasion of eastern friends, he returned in Oct., to 
New England. 

Died, March 10, 1847, of consumption, at the house of his father-in-law, in 
Bangor, Me. Buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery. 

Married, July, 1842, Miss Susan Jane, daughter of Dea. Royal Clarke, of Ban- 
gor, long a trustee of the college. 

Child: A daughter, who died in the ftiU of 1845. Mrs. Richardson is now liv- 
ing in Oxford, Me. 

"He was successful as a teacher, but never ceased to regret his inability to 
preach. * * * Of a sympathetic and social nature, he was well 
suited to all the relations of life. * * * Firm in principle, he never 
swerved. Loving knowledge for its own sake, he eagerly sought it to 
the close of life." 

WILLIAM HARRISON THOMPSON. 

Oldest child of James and Susan (Patterson) Thompson. 

Born, April 21, 1814, in Starks(?), Me., which was his residence during college 
life. 

Fitted for college at Wesleyan Seminaiy, Readfield. 

While an undergraduate he made a profession of religion, and, 1838, united 
with the Waterville Cong, ch., in which he made himself highly useful. 
An active Christian henceforward. 

1839, Oct. 18. Sailed from Gardiner, Me., in bark Fairfield, with his younger 
brother, and classmate, Joshua S., for the South. Nov. 5th, disappoint- 
ed, at Philadelphia, of a freight for Mobile, the captain accepted a load 
of coal for Boston, and the brothers were left to shift for themselves. 
Nov. 13th found Wm. H. installed as Principal of the Academy at Swedes- 
boro', N. J., where he labored till his death, enjoying, in a marked de- 
gree the confidence and regard of the community. 

Soon after establishing himself in N. J., he commenced the study of the law, 
under direction of Thos. Carpenter, of Woodbury, intending in due 
time to enter upon the practice of his chosen profession. 

Died, Aug. 16, 1842, of bilious fever, in Swedesboro', N. J. 

Married, Aug. 2, 1840, at Swedesboro', Miss Phebe, dau. of Col. E. H. Scribner, 
of Waterville, Me. 

Child: Charles G., now in business at Ripon, Wis., his mother residing with 
him. 



OBITUARY RECORD, 35 

EDWARD WILLIAMS. 

Son of Seth and Hannah (Waters) Williams. 

Born, Apr. 27, 1817, in Augusta, Me., his residence till 1841. 

He was fitted for college at Augusta, in the private school of Rev. John H. 
Ingraham. 

After graduating, he spent about two years in Augusta, as a law student in the 
office of his uncle, Hon. Reuel Williams. 

1841. Left Augusta, and went upon a whaling voyage of several years' dura- 
tion; after his return, took up his residence in New Orleans, where, 
engaged in various occupations, he remained until his death. 

Died atNew Orleans, in 1862, probably of consumption, as when last met with 
by a member of the class of 1840, long resident in that city, he was 
suffering from lung disease. 

He did not marry. 



CLASS OF 1840. 



MARSHALL SPRING CHASE. 

Son of Dr. Hall and Hannah McMillan (Spring) Chase. 

Born, Sept. 2, 1821, in Waterville, Me., where his fiither, who received the hon- 
orary degree of M. D. from Bowdoin College, in 1822, was a well- 
known physician for many years, and until his death in 1851. 

His studies preparatory for college were completed at Phillips Academy, An- 
dover, Mass. 

At graduation, he delivered the Salutatory Oration. 

Studied law with Hon. Timo. Boutelle (H. U., 1800), of Waterville, and Hon. 
Abraham Sanborn (class of 1828), of Bangor, and attended lectures at 
Cambridge. 

1843. Began professional life in Boston, where he practiced with marked suc- 
cess for eight years. 

1851, Oct. Removed to California, and en;saged in practice at San Francisco. 

1859. Transferred his residence to Martinez, Contra Costa Co., and there re- 
tained it till his death. 

Throughout the period of his residence in California, he maintained a leading 
position in his profession. The Alta newspaper, in noticing his death, 
says, Mr. Chase "was a man of brilliant talent, and possessed of won- 
derful oratorical power." 

Died, Jan. 24, 1869, at Martinez, of pneumonia, after an Illness of only a few 
days. 

Married, June, 1867, Mrs. Jane Fuller, and left no children. 



LEBBEUS KINGMAN. 

Son of Lebbeus and Sally (Morse) Kingman, 

Born, June 16, 1810, in Waltham, Me., his residence while a student. 

Engaged in the ministry immediately after leaving college. 

1841-42. Pastor of 2d Bap. ch, in Sedgwick (part now Brooklin), where he 

was ordained, Feb., 1841. 
1842-43, Not settled, but supplied churches in Monson, Dover and Foxcroft, 

Me. 
1843-55, Pastor at Guilford, 
1845-48. " " Surry. 
1848-50. " " No. Bangor (Veazie). 
1850-54. " " No. Sedgwick. 
1854-58, " " China. 
1858-64. " " Dexter. 
1864-66. " " New Gloucester. 



36 OBITUARY RECORD. 

1866, Sept. 3. Health having failed, he removed to Vineland, IsT. J., hoping to 
derive advantage from its salubrious climate. Here he employed him- 
self in fruit-raising and horticulture, occasionally preaching till close of 
life. 

" He proved himself wise in counsel, and an excellent pastor." 

Died, Nov. 15, 1869, at Vineland, of bronchial consumption and disease of liver. 

Married, April 26, 1841, Miss Ruth A. Flye, of Sedgwick (Brooklin), Me. 

Children : Five sons and two daughters, all living, with the mother, in Vineland. 



WILLIAM STEPHENS KNAPP. 

Son of George and Lydia (Stephens) Knapp. 

Born, Sept. 19, 1812, in Raynliam, Mass. In 1823 the family removed to Fall 
River, and resided there till after 1840. 

1834, Dec. Entered Peirce Academy, Middleboro', Mass., where he was pre- 
pared for college by Rev. Avery Briggs (B. U., 1816), Professor in 
Waterville College from its opening till 1828. 

1840-42. Student in Newton Theological Institution. 

1842-45. Preached in Plainfield, Conn. ; then for the church at Mechanics ville, 
Conn., and taught in the latter place. 

1845, Sept. 11. Ordained as pastor of Baptist church in Bloomfield, Conn. 
Closed pastorate there Apr. 1, 1847. 

1845-50. Preached in Johnstown, N. Y. Taught a select school at Lanesboro', 
Mass., preaching to destitute churches. 

1850-51. Taught in Canaan Centre, N. Y., preaching on alternate Sabbaths for 
Baptist church of Red Rock (Canaan). 

Died, Aug. 14, 1851, of dysentery, at Canaan Centre. 

Married, Nov. 28, 1844, Miss Sarah B., daughter of Judge Isaac Coffin, of Nan- 
tucket, Mass. 

Children: Wm. G., died July 29, 1851, aged 3 yrs., 8mos.; Mary E., died 
Aug. 11, 1851, aged 6 yrs., both of dysentery, leaving widow childless. 

Mrs. Knapp became wife of Mr. Hiram B. 'Andrews, now resident of Brook- 
lyn, N. Y. 



GEORGE KNOX. 

Son of Ebenezer and Sarah L. (Dorsett) Knox. 

Born, Oct. 24, 1816, in Saco, Me. The father died during the infancy of George, 
and the family removed to Portland, which was his residence till close 
of student life. 

1831, Aug. 21. Received for membership by the First Baptist church in Port- 
land, he was, on this date, baptized by Lemuel Porter (class of 1834), 
then spending with the church the vacation at close of his Freshman 
year. 

With ministry in view, he was fitted for college at North Yarmouth Academy. 

1839-40. Having completed the Junior year, without absence, he was forced to 
spend the greater part of his Senior year in teaching at Natchez, Miss., 
in order that he might obtain means to graduate with his class. 

1840-41. Spent a few months in study at Newton Theological Institution. 

1841-45. Pastor of Baptist church in Topsham, where he was ordained, Dec, 
1841. 

1845-47. Pastor at Cornish. 

1847-60. Pastor of the Baptist church in Lewiston, which he gathered. 

1858. Chosen Trustee of the College, and served on the Board till his decease. 

1860-61. Pastor of Main St. Baptist church, Brunswick. 

1861, Spring. Commissioned Chaplain of the 1st. Reg., Me. Volunteers. At the 
end of its three months of enlistment, he was chosen Chaplain of the 
10th Me., made up chiefly of the officers and men of the 1st, and with 
them shared two years of arduous service. 

1863. The 10th having been mustered out, he became pastor of the Baptist 

church in Lawrence, Mass. 

1864. The 29th Me., comprising many members of the 10th, besought Mr. 

Knox to accept the chaplaincy of the Reg., and for months refused any 
substitute for him. At length, yielding to importunity, he resigned his 
pastoral charge. 



OBITUARY RECORD. SI 

1864, Oct. 18th. Joined his Regiment in Virginia. 

19th. Present at battle of Cedar Creek, changed by opportune ar- 
rival of Gen. Sheridan from a disastrous defeat into a brilliant 
victory. 
30th. Held Sabbath services, and preached an earnest discourse. 
31st. While mounting for a ride, his horse reared and fell back- 
wards upon him, and he received injuries from which he died in a 
few hours. 
Married, Jan. 11, 1842, Miss Acsah, daughter of Samuel Dunnell, of Buxton. 
She died, Aug. '46. 
Feb. 21, 1847, Miss Sarah M., daughter of Wm. Barron, of Topsham. 
Children : Six, of whom five, with Mrs. Knox, survive. 

Mr. Knox was eminently a Christian gentleman. Faithful, earnest, of rare 
suavity of manners, and of fine person, few men more quickly won 
the love and confidence of his fellows, orlouger retained them. 



THOMAS RAINSFORD. 

Son of Josiah Collins and Sarah (Chittenden) Rainsford. 

Born, April 25, 1815, in Boston, Mass., his residence while in college. 

The father was a member of Dr. Stillman's (First Bap.) church, Boston, and, 
probably, one of the founders of Dr. Baldwin's, of which he was dea- 
con. From about 1821, the family lived a few years in So. Abington, 
but returned to Boston. 

The son was prepared for college at Derby Academy, Hingham, Mass. 

1832. Entered Brown University, but left the same year, from circumstances 
consequent upon death of his father. 

1836, May. Entered at Waterville, third term Freshman year. 

1838, Aug. Having completed the Junior year, he was absent from college one 

year, for the benefit of his health. " He was never well, having inher- 
ited consumption fi'om his mother," who, as well as his only brother, 
had already died of that disease. 

1839, Sept. Joined class of 1840, and graduated with it. 

Abundant testimony exists that he was a man of capacity and wide range of 
information, but it is certain that, from feeble health and strange and 
desultory habits, he failed to accomplish in college what his talents 
promised. 

1840-41. After graduating, taught in Maine a short time as private tutor, 
and, in the winter, as Assistant in the Normal School at So. Bridge- 
water, Mass. 

1841. Convinced that only residence in a milder climate could prolong his life, 
he removed before close of year to Alabama. 

1842-43. Taught as private tutor in vicinity of Montgomery. 

1843-44. Principal of Academy in Benton, Lowndes Co., Ala., and continued 
to teach up to some three weeks before his death. 

Subsequently to graduation he privately studied with reference to entering Swe- 
denborgian ministry, having joined, before entering college, a church 
of that faith, in No. Bridgewater, Mass. 

Died, unmarried, July, 1844, of consumption, at Benton, Ala. 



WILDER BROWN START. 

Son of Ebenezer and Betsey (Mansfield) Start. 

Born, Jan. 16, 1815, in Camden, Me., his only place of residence. 

His liither was a highly respected deacon of the Cong, church, in Camden. 

The son was prepared for college, probably at Wesleyan Seminary, Readfield. 

1840. On graduating, he entered Bangor Theol. Sem., where he studied for 
two yeai's. VVhile at Bangor he became a Millerite, gave himself up 
to his delusion, and went preaching it with extravagant zeal from town 
to town. Though he was not commonly regarded as insane, his case 
was clearly one of monomania. 

Died, Mar. 13, 1846, of consumption, in Camden, the last of a family of six 
children, all of whom died young, of that disease. 

He was unmarried. 



38 OBITUARY RECORD. 

CLASS OF 1841. 



THOMAS MERRILL. 

Son of Jonathan and Sarab (Benson) Merrill. 

Born, May 19, 1814, in Newbury, Mass., his residence while he was a student. 

Preparatory course tal^en at Piiillips Academy, Audover. 

1841-44. Student in Newton Theol. Institution. 

1844-46. For a time, resident graduate at Newton. Summer of '45, supplied 

Bap. church, Eastport, Me. At other times supplied other churches. 
1846-47. Pastor of Bap. church in Baring, Me., where he was ordained. Mar., 

1846. 
1847-49. Obliged, from ill health, to relinquish ministry, he engaged in trade 

in Ncwburyport, Mass. 
1849, Feb. 2. Sailed for California, hoping that change of climate might benefit 

his health. He was long detained on the Isthmus, grew very sick, and 

barely lived to reach his destination. 
Died, Oct. 24, 1849, at Sacramento, Cal., of dysentery. 
He did not marry. 

•' Mr. Merrill was naturally quiet and retiring, a strong thinker, and of consid- 
erable originality. With firmer health, and length of days, he would 

have accomplished much for the good of men." 
[He had a middle name, but dropped it after entering college.] 

WILLIAM WEBBER WOODBURY. 

Son of Joseph and Lavinia (Webber) Woodbury. 

Born, Sept. 18, 1815, in Ludlow, Vt. 

The family removed, in 1817, to Cavendish, and, in 1830, to Acworth, N. H., 
which was his legal residence during the college course. 

1835. Began, in late autumn, to fit for college at New Hampton Inst., where 
he studied for two terms ; and coming to Waterville, fall of 1836, recit- 
ed to his elder brother Joseph (class of 1839), completing preparatory 
course, except a final term at Waterville Academy. 

1837, Aug. Entered Freshman, and completed Junior year, taking rank as 
first scholar of his class. From want of means, he left college, engaged 
in teaching at Augusta, and did not graduate. After some years, as a 
testimony to distinguished merit, the degrees were conferred by act of 
Trustees", and his name added to the catalogue. 

1840-43. Principal of the Augusta High School. 

1843-48. Principal of the Bath High School. 

1848-56. Principal of Conn. Lit. Inst., Suffield, till his death. 

Died, March 18, 1856, at Suffield, Conn., of lung fever, after a short illness. 

Married, Nov. 14, 1841, Miss Climena, daughter of Elisha Hallett, of Augusta. 

Children : Three sons and one daughter. The oldest son served in defence of 
his country from the beginning of the late war till May, 1864, when he 
was dangerously wounded, and recovered only after months of suffer- 
ing. The second was lost at sea, Dec, 1869. Mrs. W. and her three 
surviving children now live in Augusta. 

[The writer of these notices, Mr. Woodbury's pupil one year, and his associate 
in teaching four, would feel himself to be delinquent, were he not to 
add to this bare outline of a life " great in duty well performed," some 
sketch of the admirable instructor. 

To scholarship not of the widest, but of sufficient range, and of exceeding ac- 
curacy, were joined, in Mr. Woodbury, absolute self-control, keen pen- 
etration, tact in management, decision in enforcing law, indefatigable 
industry, and single-hearted and entire devotion to his work. In other 
words, besides sound learning, he possessed the executive qualities in 
high degree. His power to educate, in the etymological sense, was re- 
markable. If there was anything in his pupil, he was sure to draw it 
out. If there was solid material in the recipient of his instructions, he 
scored him with a deep and abiding mark. The aim in all his efforts 
was perfection. He was never stereotyped, but ever fresh and pro- 
gressive, and the observing member of his school found himself sur- 



OBITUARY RECORD. 39 

prised bj' frequent improvements in means and methods that had seem- 
ed matchless before. No one who never experienced it can understand 
the magic of his simple presence in the school room. The fellow-teach- 
er of twenty-five felt it no less, and appreciated it far more, than the 
school boy of fifteen. 

And though so many years have passed since his labor was ended, the 
memory of their revered master is fresh as ever in the minds of his former 
pupils, and such words as these may still be heard from graduates of 
the best colleges in the land : " To Mr. Woodbury, more than to all 
other teachers, am I indebted." Yet to those who knew this rare edu- 
cator the thought is a sad one, that for the time to come no fitting rec- 
ord of his work and worth will be left behind. Therefore is it that, — 
trifling substitute for the volume that should be written — these words 
have been penned for these fugitive pages.] 
Joseph Franklin, the brother referred to above, born in 1811, completed the 
second term Junior year, with high rank in scholarship. On account 
of failure of health, he then left and went to Georgia, became a physi- 
cian, and afterwards an apothecary, in Atlanta, where he still resides. 



This was the last class that graduated under the old system of assigning 
parts, the first scholar taking the Valedictory oration, the second having the 
Salutatory. 



CLASS OF 1842. 



SAMUEL STANLEY FULLERTON. 

Son of William and Meribah (Stanley) FuUerton. 

Born, Sept. 14, 1811, in Wolfsborough, N. H. 

Fitted for college at Parsonsfield Academy, Me., under Hosea Quimby (class of 

1832). 
1839. Entered college at opening of spring term, Freshman year. 
Legal residence, while a member, Sandwich, N. H. 
During course, his health was feeble, and he had one attack of hemorrhage of 

the lungs. 
He was a diligent student, a member of the Free-will Baptist denomination, 

had the ministry in view, and, while prosecuting his studies, often 

preached to destitute churches. 
After graduation, he engaged in teaching, in Wilmington, Mass. 
Died, Apr. 19, 1843, of quick consumption, at Dracut, Mass. 
Was not married. 

MOSES HANSCOM. 

Son of Moses and Esther (Hall) Hanscom. 

Born, July 19, 1824, in Farmington, Me. 

1838. Family removed to Waterville, still their residence. 

Prepared for college at Parsonsfield Academy, Hosea Quimby (class of 1832), 
Principal. 

1842. After leaving college, his health failed*. Went South, for change of 
climate, and taught, one year, in Raleigh, N. C. 

1844-50 (about). In trade at Lowell, Mass., till obliged, by ill-health, to quit 
business. 

1850-52. An invalid, at his father's house in Waterville. 

1852, Dec. 24. Left for California. "Prospected," for a time, in the gold re- 
gions : then settled in Marysville, as a Photographic Artist, and, says a 
Marysville newspaper, "for ten years did brave battle with that deadly 
foe, consumption, succumbing at last from sheer exhaustion, being on 
the street only three days before his death." 



40 OBITUARY RECORD. 

Died, Apr. 20, 1863, of cousumption, at Marysvillc, Cal. 

Married, Aug. 7, 1846, Miss Artie Ricliardson of Lowell. She died, Oct. 31, 

1849. 
Child : Artie, born May 14, 1847, drowned, at West Waterville, June 8, 1864. 



CLASS OF 1843. 



ZACHARIAH BOODY CAVERLY. 

Son of Rev. John and Nancy (French) Caverly, 

Born, March 18. 1822, in Strafford, N. H., his residence while a student. 

Fitted for college, at Strafford, under David Dickey (D. C, 1835), and Rev. 
Mr. Burbank. 

1843-46. Read law in office of his uncle, Robert Boody Caverly, of Lowell, 
Mass. 

1847-53. Practiced law, in Lowell, with reputation and success. 

1853, Aug. 23. Sailed for South America. Landing at Para, Brazil, he thence 
ascended the Amazon, crossed the Andes, and at length took up his 
residence at Lima, Peru, where he remained till Feb., 1860, under ap- 
pointments, by Presidents Pierce and Buchanan, to the office of Secre- 
tary of U. S. Legation. 

1860, Feb. 'Returned to U. S., and made his residence in Washington, D. C, 
until, on account of failing health, he went, Apr., 1862, to Beaufort, 
S. C. 

Died, May 24, 1862, of pulmonary cousumption, at Beaufort. 

Married, Nov. 13, 1856, Miss Rebecca Marquand, daughter of Hon. Nathan 
Crosby, of Lowell. 

Children : Amy and Cecil, now with their mother, in Lowell. 

SAMUEL PHILBRICK. 

Son of John R. and Hannah (White) Philbrick. 

Born, March 6, 1823, in Waterviile, Me., his only residence. 

Completed preparatory studies under Thomas Q. Kimball (B. C, 1838), at 

Waterviile "Liberal Institute." 
He was, throughout his collegiate course, in feeble health, and unequal to great 

exertion. Possessed of a clear mind, excellent sense, taste for science 

and facility in acquiring language, he was amiable and upright, and 

greatly beloved by his associates. 
After graduating, he fell immediately into a decline. 
Died, unmarried, Aug. 16, 1844, of consumption, at his father's house in 

Waterviile. 



CLASS OF 1844. 



CHARLES COBURN. 

Son of Eleazer and Mary (Weston) Coburn. 

Born, March 5, 1822, in Bloomfield (now included in Skowhegan), his residence 

till close of life. 
His father was an early benefactor of the college, and a trustee from 1836 till 

his death in 1845, 



OBITUARY RECOED. 41 

Fitted for college at Waterville Academy, Nath'l G. Rogers (class of 1838), 

Principal. 
1843-44. Spent winter at Washington, D. C. 
One of the best scholars of a class that comprised an unusual number of able. 

ambitious and laborious students. 
Died, unmarried, Oct. 30, 1844, of lung fever, in Bloomfield. 
He was brother of Stephen (class of 1839), Alonzo and Samuel (class of 1841), 

and of Abner, recently Governor of Maine. 



JOHE^ REED GREEFOUGH. 

Son of John Reed and Elizabeth (Hall) Greenough. 

Born, July 21, 1824, in Clinton, Me. The family removed to Bangor, which 
was their home during the son's college course. 

He studied, in preparation for college, at Bangor High School. 

1844-47. Student in Bangor Theological Seminary. 

1847, Aug. 21. Ordained as pastor of Baptist church in Oldtown, which rela- 
tion he held about one year, when health failed, and he left the 
ministry. 

1848-52. Employed in office of Clerk of Courts, Bangor, so long as health 
permitted. 

Died, July 10, 1853, at Bangor, of consumption, after a sickness of "two or 
three years." Confined to house for last year. 

Married, Sept. 20, 1847, Justina C, daughter of Nicholas Chesley, of Bangor. 

She survived her husband, but has since died. 
Child : John Chesley, born March 26, 1850, and now living in Stillwater. 

Minnesota. 



LORENZO DOW ROYCE. 

Second sou of Andrew and Deborah (Sanborn) Royce. 

Born, Oct. 5, 1820, in Sharon, Yt. 

After the death of his father and brother (both died Sept., 1832,) he removed 
with his mother and sister to Unity, N. H., and thence, in 1835, to 
Claremont, N. H., which was the mother's home till 1845, and the son's 
legal residence while in college. 

Prosecuted preparatory studies in Claremont High School, and under private 
tuition. 

[The family having become extinct, the facts and dates of his early life have 
been ascertained with great difficulty.] 

1841, Feb. Entered college at opening of second term, Freshman year. 

Having the ministry in view, he aimed to make himself a critical student of the 
Scriptures in their original tongues. Hence, while he took high rank in 
all the studies of the course, he was confessedly the foremost "Grecian"' 
of the time, in college. 

1844-47. Student in Newton Theological Institution, and, it is understood, 
gave himself to Hebrew and Greek with equal ardor. 

1847-48. On leaving Newton, his health was so much impaired by over-work 
that he was obliged to rest. Remained with his mother, then living in 
Maiden, where, in Newburyport and other places, he occasionally 
preached. 

1848, Oct. 17. Ordained as pastor of the 2d Baptist church in Thomaston, 
Me. Here he labored with characteristic power, earnestness and de- 
termination, exerting every faculty to its utmost. In the winter of 
1849-50, while on exchange with a neighboring minister, he took a 
severe cold, which his system, impaired in vigor, was unable to throw 
off. Reluctantly, when he could no longer preach, he withdrcAV to his 
mother's home in Maiden, to rest and recover from his "cold." One 
who was present at his death, says : "His decline, though not apparent, 
was extremely rapid, and his decease, at last, very sudden and unex- 
pected." 

Died, Sept. 3, 1850, of consumption, in Maiden, at the age of 30 years. 

He was not married. 

Had Mr. Royce's life been prolonged, his strength, industry, pei'sistency and 
enthusiasm must have won for him distinction. 



42 OBITUARY RECORD. 

GEORGE WOODBRIDGE STICKNEY. 

Son of George and Mary ISTorth (Stackpole) Stickney. 

Born, March 20. 1826, in Clinton (part now Benton)", Me. 

Both parents died in his childhood, and he was reared in the family of his 
grandfather and uncle, James Stackpole, Sr., and Jr., in Water ville, 
which was the home of his college days. 

Prepared for entrance at Wat. Acad., by several teachers, completing fit in the 
Liberal Institute, under Thos. G. Kimball (B. C, 1838). 

1843, May 21. Received, by baptism, to membership in Baptist Church, Water- 
ville. 

1844-46. Student at Newton Theological Institution through Junior and Mid- 
dle years. Left on account of failure of health, and gave himself to 
efl^"orts for its restoration. 

1846-47. Preached, through winter, for Baptist Church in Camden, Me. 

1847, Summer. Made a sea voyage along the coast, southward, for health. 
Dec. Returned to Camden, where he was ordained as pastor, Feb., '48, 

and so continued till Nov., following. 

1848, Nov. From this date, he was sick, chiefly at home in Waterville. 
Died, Oct. 15, 1850, in Waterville, of diabetes. 

Married, May 10, 1848, Miss Harriet S. Marston, of Waterville. She is now 
wife of Rev. Abraham Snyder of Ohio. 

In college, as afterwards, Mr. Stickney especiallv distinguished himself as a 
writer, evincing stren,^th, originality and raciness beyond his years. 
His endowments of mind and character promised usefulness and emi- 
nence in the ministry. 



CLASS OF 1845. 



CHARLES GREEN HANSCOM. 

Son of Oliver and Ruth (Rich) Hanscom. 

Born, May 13, 1824, in China, Me., the residence of the family through the 

son's undergraduate course. 
Fitted for college at China Academy, chiefly by Henry Paine (class of 1823). 
After graduating, taught for about a year, and then completed, with his uncle 

Jabez C, Woodman (B. C, 1822), of Portland, legal studies elsewhere 

begun, and was admitted to the Cumberland bar. 
1847-50. Practiced law in Wisconsin, first at Potosi, afterwards at Oshkosh. 
1850-51. Spent a year in Central America. 
1851-63. In practice of his profession at La Crosse, Wis. 

1863. Spent in Colorado. Member of Territorial Legislature. 

1864, May. Left La Crosse, his residence, in company with a brother and oth- 

ers, on an expedition to Idaho. 
July 14. The party, increased during their march of 300 miles to a band 
of 80 men and some 30 women and children, had encamped for the 
night, when about 25 well mounted Sioux made a dash upon them, 
and quickly disappeared. Mr. Hanscom had just gone over a hill a few 
rods to theViver, for the purpose of watering his mules. Some of the 
company heard the report of a gun, and seizing their arms, ran to the 
river, just in time to see the Indians making off with the mules. Mr. 
Hanscom, unwilling to relinquish his property, had offered some resist- 
ance and been shot through the head and instantly killed. 

His energy, self-reliance, cheerful and ready wit, and love of adventure, quali- 
fied him admirably for pioneer life, and secured him an easy ascend- 
ency over the the class of men with whom he met in his wanderings. 

Married, Oct. 19, 1853, Miss Annie J., dau. of Abraham W. Anderson (M. D., 
B. C, 1829), Mrs. Hanscom and her two daughters wei-e, in 1865, resi- 
ident at La Crosse. 



OBITUARY RECORD. 43 

HOBBS HATCH. 

p]klest son of Elisha and Elizabeth (Hobbs) Hatcb. 

Born, Dec. 25, 1819, in Wells, his only residence. 

Pursued the preparatory and Freshman studies under Hall Roberts (class of 

1836), at Union Academy, Kennebunk, Me. 
Entered at beginning of Sophomore year, and completed course. 
After graduating he returned to his father's, and was about to take charge of 

Elliot Academy, when he was taken sick. 
Died, unmarried, Dec. 2, 1845, at AVells, of typhoid fever, after an illness of 

six weeks. 
He was a young man of blameless character, a faithful student, and struggled 

hard to obtain an education. 



AUGUSTUS PULLE:sr. 

Son of Larnard and Mary (Cowan) Pullen. 

Born, Aug. 9, 1824, in Augusta, Me. 

Prepared tor college principally under Henry Paine (class of 1823), at China 
Academy. 

During the son's collegiate course, the family residence was, for the first two 
years, at China, the last two in Waterville. 

1845-46. Principal of High School and Academy, at Newport, Me. 

1846-47. Principal of Academy in Williamston, Martin Co., N. C. 

1847-48. Student at Newton Theological Institution. 

1848-49. Taught in Newport and Union, Me. 

1849-50. Preached at Union six months, and subsequently three months at 
Frankfort, under direction of Baptist Board of Dom. Miss. He did 
not receive ordination. 

Died, Aug. 31, 1850, very suddenly, at Oldtown, Me., where he was on an ex- 
change with Rev. Lewis Barrows (class of 1839). 

He did not marry. 



JONATHAN VAN WAGENEN. 

Son of Benjamin and Catharine (Dubois) Yan Wagenen. 

Born, Mar. 4, 1828, at New Paltz, Ulster Co., N. Y. 

He was descended on the paternal side from Holland ancestry, and on the ma- 
ternal was of Huguenot stock. His father was a highly respected citi- 
zen. His grandfather, Jona. Dubois, was County Judge, and mem- 
ber of the Convention that framed for the State of New York the Con- 
stitution of 1846. 

Prepared for college at New Paltz Acad., under the tuition of Eliphaz Fay (B. 
U-, 1821), and came with him to Waterville, Aug., 1841, when Mr. Fay 
assumed the Presidency of the college. At the same time came Wm. 
Henry Van Der Burgh, of Pleasant Valley, Duchess Co.. N. Y., a 
member of this class, who at close of Sophomore year relinquished 
course, and never graduated- 

Mr. Van Wagenen possessed strong literary tastes, and was regarded among 
his fellow students as a fine writer. Several of his shorter poems 
were published in various papers, and were thought to evince consid- 
erable poetic talent. He was a lover of books and showed great 
discrimination in his choice of them. 

1845-46. Assisted Sidney Keith (class of 1844), in Vt. Lit. and Sci. Inst., at 
Brandon. 

Subsequently taught at Macon, Noxubee Co., Miss., and Columbus, Lowndes 
Co. For a time, preached to a Baptist Church in Shiloh, Miss., and 
elsewhere, but was never ordained. 

Health failing, he gave up work as an instructor and preacher, and became a 
telegraph operator, first at Cape Girardeau, 111., whence he removed 
to Smithland, Ky., and there continued in the same occupation till his 
death. 

Died, 4 [?] March, 1852, of consumption, at Smithland. 

He was never married- 



44 OBITUARY RECORD. 

CLASS OF 1846. 



HUGH DEMPSEY. 

Born, August, 1816, in the city of Londonderry, Ireland. 

Tlie names of his parents are unknown. His father engaged in a land specula- 
tion, and losing all he had, sank into a decline, and died when the son 
was about fourteen years of age. The family were Catholics. A few 
years later, Hugh emigrated to America, settled in Woodstock, Conn., 
and learned the shoe-maker's trade, at which he worked for some years. 

Having become a convert to the Protestant faith, lie united with the Baptists. 
After a time, with the ministry in view, he began and completed the 
studies preparatory for college, at Conn. Lit. Inst., Suffield. 

1842, Sept. Entered college, and was present with his class every term of the 
course. 

1846-49. Student at Newton Theological Institution. 

1849-52. Travelled as Colporteur in Maine, preaching to destitute churches. 

1852, Oct. Engaged by Bap. church in Jay, Me., to supply their pulpit for one 

year. 

1853, June 28. Ordained as pastor of the church in Jay, which relation lie 

held with honor to himself, and with protit to the people, until his 
death. He was a good man, and emphatically a peace-maker. 
1859, May 2. Went to Fairfield to transact business relating to property which 
he owned in that vicinity. 
May 11. Having finished his business, he started for home, but his horse 
from some cause becoming unmanageable, he jumped from the wagon, 
and received an internal injury from which he seems to have died in a 
few minutes. Found dead by the road-side. His remains were inter- 
red at Norridgewock. 

Married, Aug. 30, 1847, Miss Maria W., daughter of Heber Wheeler of Nor- 
ridgewock. 

He left three sons and one daughter. The eldest son died at the age of 15. 
Mrs. Dempsey afterwards became the wife of Mr. Daniel Gross, now 
of Auburn, Me. 

[Note must be made of one member of this class who did not live to graduate. 

John Waterman Harris was son of Dea. Thomas J. Harris. He was 
born in Straftbrd, Vt., Nov. 5, 1826, but early removed with his parents to 
Claremoiit, N. H., where his father still resides. He pursued the usual pre- 
paratory studies under the able tuition of Cyrus S. Richards (D. C, 1835), 
Principal, to the present time, of Kimball Union Academy, Merideu, N. H. 
Young Harris entered college, Feb., 1843, at the opening of" the second term. 
Freshman year. He brought with him an eager love of knowledge. He was 
an earnest student in all departments, but exhibited in the study of language 
remarkable power and fticility. The Greek was the object of his passionate pur- 
suit. His ardor became a consuming fire tliat devoured all before it, — even 
himself. 

In spite of all efforts on the part of faculty, fellow students, and relatives, 
and notwithstanding his own forebodings, noted in his diary, and his intelli- 
gent understanding of the laws of his physical system, he yet persisted in study 
so intense and prolonged, that health was soon lost beyond recovery. 

Under the supervision of Prof. Champlin, he undertook and completed an 
edition of T. K. Arnold's " Introduction to Greek Prose Composition," with 
notes and references to Kuhner's grammar. Late in May, 1845, near the close 
of his Junior year, he was forced by the progress of disease to break oflF his 
college course and leave for home, — to die. On his way he stopped in Boston 
long enough to read the proof of his book, then passing through the press ; and 
he had the satisfaction to receive finished copies of it before his death. 

He was a young man not only of high intellectual promise, but of as marked 
moral qualities. His attachments, too, partook of the warmth of his nature. 
His parting from college and instructors was a rending asunder of strong 
bands. After he reached home, his malady made steady and ftital progress. 
He died, at his father's house, in Claremont, Feb. 8tli, 1846, of consumption, at 
the early age of 19 years and 9 months. In the words of his father: " His 
death was marvellously calm, peaceful and triumphant." 

His knowledge of the Greek, it is believed, has had no iiarallel among the 
undergraduates of this College.] 



OBITUARY RECORD. 45 

CLASS OF 1847. 



GILBERT LAFAYETTE PALMER. 

Son of David P. and Mary (Wentworth) Palmer. 

Born, Feb. 25, 1825, at Athens, Me., his only residence. 

Prosecuted preparatory and Freshman studies at Bloorafield and Foxcroft 
Academies. 

1844, Sept. Entered at opening of first term Sophomore year. He was one of 
the best scholars of an able and laborious class, and very ready and 
accurate in recitation. AVell read in some departments of English lit- 
erature, and especially fond of, and familiar with, the speeches and 
writings of Edmund Burke. 

1847-49. Studied law, at Athens, under Eben'r Hutchinson (class of 1824). 

1849-58. Admitted to the bar, he immediately commenced practice in Athens, 
and so continued till his death. 

1852-55. Postmaster at Athens. 

Died, March 14, 1858, at Athens, of consumption. He had been in poor health 
some five years previous to his death, and during this time often bled 
profusely from the lungs. Having attended Dec. term of court, at Nor- 
ridgewock, he was confined to his house until his death. 

Married, May 25, 1851, Miss Abby S. Hight, of Athens. 

Child: Guslavus Lafayette, born 1852, at present living at Bangor with his 
mother, now Mrs. A. H. Cook. 



THOMAS MILTON SYMONDS. 

Son of Eben D. Symonds. 

Born, March 18, 1821, in Reading, Mass., his residence till close of student life. 

At age of 17 made profession oif religion, and united with Salem St. Baptist 

Church, Reading. 
Was fitted for college at the Worcester County High School, Mass. 
In college, a most diligent and exemplary student. 
1847-50. Student in Newton Theological Institution. 

1850, Nov. 6. Ordained as Home Missionary, at Salem St. Church, Reading. 

Sermon by R. E. Pattison, D. D., then Prof, at Newton. 
1850-51. From Sept. 1, to April 30, taught and preached at Rock (Middleboro'), 
Mass. 

1851, May 21. Settled at Green Bay, Wisconsin, and became pastor of a Bap- 

tist church, there organized on Sept. 11. 
Died, July 4, 1852, of tyi)hoid fever, at Green Bay. 
Married, April 30, 1851, Miss Maria, daughter of Lendal P. Morton, of Rock, 

Mass. She is now wife of Rev. E. C. Mitchell (class of 1849), Prof. Sac. 

Lit., Shurtleff Coll., HI. 
"He was a man of remarkable tenderness of conscience, of devoted piety, of 

deep humility, of constant prayer, and strong faith." [J. A. 



AUGUSTUS EBENEZER TRAFTON. 

Son of Dr. Charles and Elizabeth (Nowell) Trafton, and brother of Charles T. 

(class of 1843). 
The father was a Trustee of the College from 1840 to 1851. Died July 4, 1855. 
The son was born Oct. 24, 1827, at South Berwick, Me., his residence till 

graduation. 
Prepared for college at the Academy in Kennebunk, Hall Roberts (class of 

1836), Principal. 
While a member of college, he was irreproachable in habits and conduct, and 

manifested a most amiable disposition. 
After graduating, he settled at Great Falls, N. H., in the business of a druggist. 
Died, July 20, 1852, of consumption, at his father's house in So. Berwick. 
Married, Dec. 4. 1851, Miss Amelia Shackford, of Berwick. 



46 OBITUARY RECORD. 

CLASS OF 1848. 



JACOB SMITH MARSHALL. 

Son of Hon. Alfred and Lvdia (Brackett) Marshall. 

The father was M. C, 1841-43, Collector of Customs at Belfast, 1846-49, and 
for some j'ears General of Militia. 

The son was born May 26, 1828, in China, Me., the residence of the family to 
the present time, except three years spent at Belfast. 

Fitted for college at China Academy, under Henry Paine (class of 1823), and 
John B. Foster (class of 1843), Principals. 

After g^raduation, he engaged in trade with his father, at China. 

Postmaster of China for a time. 

Died, Aug. 21, 1860, very suddenly, of congestion of the brain, in China. Hav- 
ing dined in his usual health, he lay down upon a lounge, and in a few 
minutes died. 

He did not marry. 

WILLIAM NELSON TITUS. 

Son of David and Rhoda (Rounds) Titus. 

Born, Oct. 27, 1823, at Monmouth, Me., his residence while member of college. 

Took preparatory course at Monmouth Academy, under Nath'l T. True (M. 

D., B. C, 1846). 
1848-51. After leaving college, studied law under direction of Ezra Abbot (B. 

C, 1830), of Richmond. Me., and Seth May, of Winthrop, teaching at 

times, meanwhile. 

1851. Admitted to Kennebec bar. 

1852. Opened office in Alna, and practiced law there till a few weeks before 

his death. 

Died, July 20, 1854, of consumi)tion, at his father's house in Monmouth. 

Married, Sept., 1853, in New York City, to Miss Martha J., daughter of Jere- 
miah Jewett, of Alna, Me. 

A son was born, Jan. 12, 1855. The widow lives in Alna. 



CLASS OF 1849. 



THOMAS FLINT BARTON. 

Eldest son of Crosby and Sybil Ware (Patten) Barton. 

Born, Dec. 15, 1825, in Sidney, Me._, his residence till graduation. 

Prepared for college chiefly at the district school in his father's neighborhood. 

In scholarship, he was one of the first of a class that "marked" very high. 
He excelled in all the studies of the course, but had special love and 
aptitude for the classics. 

1849-52. Studied medicine with N. R. Boutelle (M. D., Jeflf. Med. Coll., 1847), 
of Waterville, and Dr. Asa Danforth of Norway, attending one course 
of medical lectures at Dart. Coll., and a second at Jeff. Med. Coll., 
Philadelphia, where he received degree of M. D., March 6, 1852. 

1852, Aug. — '65. Settled in highly successful practice, at Jefferson, Me. 

1865, Jan. Removed to Oldtown, and there continued practice of his profes- 
sion, till prostrated by his last sickness. 

Died, Feb. 7, 1867, at Oldtown, of consumption, inherited from his mother, 
who, as well as three of her four children, died of that disease. 
Through college life and his subsequent years, he was so delicate in 
health that only by the most judicious self-managemenr, was he able to 
do his daily duties, which were, however, always performed with the 
most scrupulous exactness and fidelity. 



OBITUARY EECORD. 4t 

Married, Nov. 24, 1859, Miss Mary A., daughter of Hon. Henry Richardson, of 
Oldtown, Me. 

Children : Henry Crosby, born Sept., 1860. 

Kittie, born Au.s., 1862; died, Nov., 1864. 

Mrs. Barton was married, Nov., 1869, to Mr. E. R. Alford, of Oldtown. 

Dr. Barton's mind was clear, comprehensive and well-balanced. He was one 
of the most thoroughly honest and pure of men. Equally sound in 
head and heart, his character was read intuitively. The high esteem 
accorded to his quiet, unobtrusive nature, was tlie spontaneous tribute 
to solid worth. Feeble as lie was in body, he kept up his youthful 
studies, purely from the love of them. Year by year he read the Latin 
authors, and the Greek Testament was his daily companion. 

HENRY SMITH DOWNS. 

Son of Dea. James and Anna (Meader) Downs. 

Born, Feb. 19, 1822, in Alfred, Me. In Dec. of the same year, the family re- 
moved to Mercer, which was his legal residence till close of student 
life. 

Was fitted for college at Bloomfield Academy, chiefly by Stephen Coburn (class 
of 1839). 

He was a good scholar, and maintained a high Christian character throughout 
his course. 

1849-52. Student at Bangor Theol. Seminary. 

1852, Sept. 29. Ordained, and installed as pastor of the Cong, church in Nor- 
ridgewock, and held this, his only pastorate, till he was, on account of 
failing liealth, dismissed, July, 1858. 

1859, March. Removed to Auburn, where, an invalid, he resided till his de- 
cease. 

Died, Nov. 25, 1860, at Auburn, of pulmonary consumption. 

Married, Feb. 4, 1853, Miss Caroline W., daughter of John Stockbridge of B}'^- 
ron. Me. 

Children : Two sons, both of whom died before their father. 

Mrs. Downs was married, a few years since, to Mr. Strout of Auburn. 

Au able, earnest and successful preacher. 

WILLIAM HOIT HUMPHREY. 

Sixth son of Benjamin and Mary C. (Rice) Humphrey. 

Born, Dec. 2, 1823, in North Yarmouth, Me., his residence while a student. 

Pursued preparatory studies at North Yarmouth Academy, under instruction 

of Allen H. Weld (Y. C, 1834). 
In college, Mr. Humphrey maintained high standing in scholarshii) and 

character. 
1850-52. Student at Newton Theological Institution, but did not complete 

course. 
1852, Aug. 15. Began to preach with Baptist church in Richmond, Me., but 

was not ordained as its pastor till March 1, 1854. At close of six years 

of successful labor here, he resigned his pastorate, Aug. 1, 1858. 
1858, Oct. 24. Entered upon labors as pastor of Granville St. Baptist church, 

Halifax, N. S. 

1862, Apr. Forced by disease of throat and lungs to suspend pulpit labor alto- 

gether, contrary to the earnest remonstrances of his people, he resigned 
his pastorate in Halifax, and, June, removed to Minn., for change of 
climate. 
Sept. 1. Finding his health greatly improved, he accepted the place of 
Superintendent of schools of Minneapolis, and that of Principal of the 
High School. 

1863, Oct. 1. Became pastor of church in Hastings, Minn., and labored, as 

elsewhere, with abundant success. At close of second year, failing 
health prompted him to tender his resignation, which was not accept- 
ed, and his pastorate closed only with his life. 

Died, Dec. 6, 1865, of consumption, at Hastings. 

Married, July 8, 1852, Miss Emma D., daughter of Nehemiah Getchell, of 
Waterville. 

He left four children. Mrs. Humphrey became, in 1869, wife of Dea. J. F. 
Marsters, of St. John, N. B. 



48 OBITUARY RECORD. 

ALBION P ARRIS OAKES. 

Son of William and Mary (Weymouth) Oakes, and brother of Abner (class of 

1847). 
Born, Aug. 14, 1824, in Sangerville, Me., his residence till graduation. 
Prepared for college at Foxcroft Academy. 
As a scholar, took high standing in the Mathematics. 
After leaving college, he was for a time Principal of Academy at Waluoboro', 

Me." 
Studied law at Waterville, with Timo. Boutelle (H. U., 1800), and in Waldo- 

boro', with John H. Kennedy. 
1852 (?). Admitted to Lincoln bar, and opened office at Waldoboro', whei'e he 

continued in successful practice till his last sickness. 
Died, June 21, 1859, of consumption, at Waldoboro'. 

Married, Oct. 15, 1853, Miss Ella, daughter of Joseph Clark, of Waldoboro'. 
He left a daughter, now living with Mrs. Oakes, at Waldoboro'. 



CLASS OF 1850. 



sajmuel cole. 

Son of Samuel and Abigail (Dodge) Cole. 

Born, Sept. 5, 1824, at Beverly, Mass., his residence till close of college life. 

Took preparatory course at Rockingham Academy, Hampton Tails, N. H., 

Rev. Zebulon Jones (M. C, 1836), Principal. 
After graduation, pursued Theological course at Rochester, N. Y. 
1853, June. Ordained as pastor of Baptist church in Belfast, Me. ; sermon by 

Rev. E. B. Eddy. This relation he held till his death, discharging the 

duties of the pastorate with great acceptance and fidelity. 
Died, Nov. 11, 1854, of typhoid fever, after a sickness of four weeks, at his 

father's house in Beverly. 
Married, Oct., 1853, Miss Harriet J. F. BuUen, of New Sharon, Me., sister of 

George (class of 1853). 



CLASS OF 1851. 



ALBION BYRON CLARK. 

Son of John and Sarah (Hinkley) Clark. 

Born, March 24, 1826, in New Sharon, Me., his residence during college course. 

He was fitted for college at Farmington and Waterville Academies, at the latter 

under James H. Hanson (class of 1842). 
One of the very best scholars of his class. 
1851, Sept. Took charge, as Principal, of Shelburne Falls Academy, Mass., 

and taught with great favor and usefulness till he left to enter at 

Newton. 

1854, March. Entered Newton Theological Institution, and there studied till 

summer of 1855. 

1855, Sept. 12. Ordained as pastor of Baptist Church in Skowhegan (then 

Bloomfleld), where he labored for three and a half years very success- 
fully. 
1859, Spring. Compelled, by ill-health, to lay aside pastoral duties, he remov- 
ed to New York in May, and entered upon an Agency of Am. Bap. 
Pub. Soc, in which he remained until next date. 



OBITUARY RECORD. 49 

1863, Jan. 1. Accepting call to pastorate in Columbia, Cal., he sailed for the 
Pacific coast, with the hope that a more genial climate might restore 
his shattered system. Commenced the labors of his new position in 
Feb., but, at the end of three months, was taken down with fever, before 
close of which, inflammation of the peritoneum set in. His disease 
was exceedingly distressing, and, as it almost wholly checked digestion, 
to its agonies were added the pangs of hunger. He remained an almost 
helpless invalid till death. 

1865, April. Greatly longing to die among the people of his first charge, he 
was brought to Maine. 

Died, Sept. 9, 1865, of peritonitis, at Skowhegan. 

Married, Aug. 29, 1855, to Miss Emilv M., daughter of Rev. John Billings, of 
Mt. Vernon, from 1822 to 1825 a Theological student of the college, 
and, from 1840 to 1843, a Trustee. Died, Dec, 1864. 

Mr. Clark left no children. 

JOHN OBERON COOLIDGE. 

Son of John and Eliza (Bigelow) Coolidge. 

Born, Dec. 22, 1826, in Canton, Me., the residence of the family till the present 

time. 
Began preparation for college at Westbrook, Me., and completed it at Norway, 

in both places under instruction of Ebenezer P. Hinds (H. U., 1844). 

1851, Sept, Took charge of Patten Academy, Me., and taught till June fol- 

lowing. 

1852, July. Went West, and engaged as Principal of County School, at Wood- 

stock, McHenry Co., Illinois. Having visited his classmate, H. P. 
Kimball (R. U., 1851), in Rockford, Winnebago Co., he returned to 
Woodstock to open his school. His wife had been informed of his set- 
tlement and was dailv expected. 

Died, Aug. 28, 1852, suddenly, of dysentery accompanied by chills and fever, 
among strangers, at Woodstock. Body, sent unannounced to Mr. 
Kimball, at Rockford, was there buried. 

Married, April 21, 1851, Lovice J. Greenwood. 

Left wife and child. 



CLASS OF 1852. 

EBENEZER HAWKS LIBBY. 

Son of Elias and Elizabeth (Hawks) Libby. 

Born, May 9, 1823, in Windham, Me., his residence while a student. 

Prepared for college at Parsonsfield Academy, Me., Geo. H. Ricker (D. C, 

1845), Principal. 
A good scholar. Member of Free-will Baptist denomination. 
1852-53. Principal of Vassalboro' Academy, from Sept. to March. 
1853, March. Removed to Wayne ; was there licensed to preach, and remained 

teaching and preaching till next date. 
1859, Oct. Removed to East Hebron, took charge of F. W. Baptist church in 

that place, and was ordained, March 8, 1860. 

1861, June. Removed to East Raymond, and held pastoral relation. 

1862, Oc»i Enlisted as private in 25th Reg. Me. Vols., and served during its 

term of nine months , returning home, July 4, 1863. 

1864, Feb. Enlisted in 32d Me., as private; became Color Sergt. Present 

with Army of the Potomac in the campaign of '64, taking part in battles 
of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, etc., until, at consolidation with 81st 
Reg., he was mustered out, Dec. 12. 

1865, Apr. Settled over church in Windham, and there remained till death. 
Died, Sept. 18, 1868, at Windham, of chronic diarrhea. 

Married, Aug. 12, 1852, Miss Marietta P. Messer. 

Children : Seven, of whom two sons and three daughters survived him, and, 
with the mother, now live in Windham. 



50 OBITUARY RECORD. 

CLASS OF 1853. 



FRANK PLUMER. 

Son of Henry J. and Rebecca (Vose) Plumer. 

Born, March 2, 1827, in Goffstown, N. H. The family removed to Bedford, 
same State, which was his residence while a student. 

Prosecuted preparatory studies at New Hampton, N. H. 

1850, Feb. Entered college at opening of second term Freshman year. 

1853. After leaving college, began study of law with Messrs. Foster & Ayer, of 
Manchester, N. H. Jan., 1855, removed to Davenport, Iowa, and com- 
pleted legal studies with Mr. Geo. S. C. Dow, formerly of Waterville, Me. 

1856. Engaged in practice of law in Davenport, which was his residence till 
close of life. 

Died, Sept. 11, 1866, of cholera, in Davenport. 

Married, Dec. 2, 1856, Miss Sarah A. Plumer, his cousin. She died, Apr. 7, 
1863. 

Children : Three, who died before their father. 



CLASS OF 1854. 



DERRICK STAFFORD BRIDGHAM. 

Only child of Stafford L. and Ruth (Richardson) Bridgham. 

Born, Dec. 24, 1833, in Hebron, Me. Family removed to Westbrook, which 

was their residence while the son was in college. 
Took preparatory course at Hebron Academy, under instruction, successively, 

of Geo. G. Fairbanks (class of 1847), and Albion K. P. Small (class of 

1849), Principals. 
1844-55. Assisted his father in public house at Westbrook. 
1855-58. Lived in California, occupied in engineering and farming. 
1858, Spring. Set out for British Columbia. 

Oct. 17. While going up Frazer River, on an exploring expedition, the 

boat that bore the party upset, and he, with one other, was drowned. 
He was unmarried. 



JOHN BUTLER WILSON. 

Eldest son of Rev. Dr. Adam (B. C.,1819) and Sally H. (Ricker) Wilson. 

Born, Feb. 24, 1834, in Portland, the home of his boyhood. 

The family residence, during the son's college life, was Hebron, except for the 
Senior year, when it was Paris. 

He was fitted for college chiefly at Portland Academy, under "Master" Joseph 
Libby (B. C, 1821). but spent his last two school terms at Hebron 
Academy, A. K. P. Small (class of 1849), Principal. 

1854-57. Principal of Academy at East Corinth, and of High School in Dexter. 

Studied medicine with Doctors N. R. Boutelle (M. D., Jefl'. Med. Coll., 1847), 
of Waterville, and Eugene F. Sanger (D. C, 1849), of Bangor, At- 
tended lectures at Jetf. Med. Coll., Philadelphia, and took degree of M. 
D., March, 1859. , 

1860, Jan. 9. Settled in practice at Exeter, Me., where he remained till en- 

trance upon military service. 

1861, Fall. Commissioned Captain of a company which he had himself raised, 

viz. : Co. H., 15th Reg. Me. Vols. Sent with his regiment to Depart- 
ment of the Gulf, was soon appointed Provost Marshal for District of 
W. Fla. and So. Ala., stationed at Pensacola. After service in this 
capacity for about a year and a half, he was appointed Surgeon of the 
7th Reg. U. S. Infantry, and acted as Medical Director of all the forces 
in Texas. He was next made Medical Inspector for the District of Fla. , 
and afterwards Surgeon of the troops near Mobile, which post he held 
until ill-health forced him to resign and return to Maine, Feb., 1865. 



. OBITUARY RECORD. 51 

1865, May. Resumed practice, at Dexter, but very soon sunk under wasting 
disease contracted in the army, and which, after two years of suffering, 
terminated his valuable life. 

He was a man of tine talents and attainments, qualified for the first rank in his 
profession, in which he had already won distinction. His ardent love 
for the study of nature, which he had pursued from early youth, would 
have earned for him scientific reputation, had his life been spared. 

Died, March 15, 1866, at Dexter, of chronic diarrhea. 

Married, Jan. 1, 1861, to Miss Samantha T., daughter of Dea. Joseph H. Per- 
kins of Dexter. She was married, Feb. 27, 1870, to Dr. Atwood Crosbv 
(M. D., B. 0., 1864), of Waterville. 

Child: Charles Branch, born Oct. 20, 1861, and now living. 



CLASS OF 1855. 



JAMES TYLER BRADBURY. 

Only child of Christopher C. and Mary (Joslyn) Bradburv. 

Born, Jan. 19, 1826, in Prince William, N. B. 

The family early removed to Maine, and Hodgdon, Aroostook Co., was their 

residence while the son studied at Watei'ville. 
Prepared for college at Houlton Academy, Milton Welch (B. C, 1845), 

Principal. 
While member of college, a good scholar, and an exemplary student. 
1855-58. Principal of Waterville Academv. 
1858-59. Principal of Vassalboro' Academy. 
1859, Aug. Removed to West Virginia, became a teacher in, and then Principal 

of Academy at West Liberty, in which position he labored with much 

acceptance until his death. 
Died, June 14, 1863, suddenly, of diphtheria, at West Liberty. 
Married, Nov. 22, 1855, Annie J., daughter of Rev. Royal C. Spaulding, an 

early Theological Student of the college. 
Children : Two sons and a daughter, all living, with their mother, in Houlton. 



WILLIAM SOLYMAN HEATH. 

ICldest son of Soiyman (D. C, 1826) and Emily (Redington) Heath. 

Born, March 13, 1834, at Belfast, Me. The family removed, 1851, to Water- 
ville, their subsequent home to the present time. 

His taste for books and learning, in childhood, was unusual, and he was ready 
for college at the age of fourteen, having fitted at Belfast Academy. 

1849. In company with his father, made an overland journey to California, 
where he spent a few months, and sailing thence visited Sandwich 
Islands and China, returning home via Cape Good Hope. 

1851. Having reviewed preparatory course, he entered Yale College, and 

spent there the Freshman year. 

1852. Entered Sophomore at Waterville, and graduated with high reputation 

as a scholar. 

His course of legal study, begun, while a college student, in the office of his 
father at Waterville, was completed under Judge Sam'l Wells of Port- 
land. 

1856, March. Admitted to the bar in Kennebec Co. In summer of same 
year, he commenced practice of the law in Minneapolis, Minn., where 
he remained till 1858. 

1858, Spring. Appointed Vice-Consul, under his father-in-law, at Montreal, 

where he spent one year. 

1859. Resumed practice, in Rockland, Me., and there remained until breaking 

out of the Rebellion. 
1861, Apr. Returned to Waterville, gathered with others. Company H, 3d 
Regt. Me. Vols., and was chosen and commissioned as its Captain. 



52 OBITUARY RECORD. 

1861, July 21. Present with regiment at first battle of Bull Run. 
Sept. 25. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel of the 5th Me. 

1862, May. Engaged in action at White House Landing, on the advance up the 

Peninsula towards Richmond, and was attached to right wing of army. 
June 27. At battle of Gaines' Mills, he had charge of regiment. Colonel 
having been wounded. In the act of giving an order, from his horse, 
was shot through the head and instantly killed. Immediately after, 
followed the Seven Days battles and the disastrous retreat to Harrison's 
Landing, on the James, and his remains were never recovered. 

Married, Nov. 11, 1856, to Maria E., dau. of W. B. S. Moor (class of 1831), of 
Waterville. She died June 20, 1863. 

Children : Two sons and one daughter. One son has died since the father's de- 



WASHINGTON IRVING HUMPHREY. 

Son of Benj. and Mary Cotton (Rice) Humphrey, and brother of William H. 
(class of 1849). 

Born, Feb. 11th,* 1830, at North Yarmouth, his residence till close of life. 

Prepared for college at North Yarmouth Academy, under care of Geo. Woods, 
(B. C, 1837). 

1855. After graduating, entered Newton Theological Institution, with settled 
purpose of devoting his life to missionary labor in the foreign field. 
Dec. Pulmonary disease, long fastened on him, compelled him to relin- 
quish study. 

Died, unmarried, Feb. 13, 1856, of consumption, at Yarmouth. 

"His last days were joyous, rapturous, triumphant." 

* Rev. T. B. Ripley's " Origin and Progress of Baptist Church in Yarmouth" gives the 
date as Fch. \st. 

HIRAM FULLER WALL. 

Son of Ariel and Lydia (True) Wall. 

Born, April 11, 1834, in Hallowell, his only place of residence. 

Was fitted for college in Hallowell, partly at the High School, under Wm. H. 
Seavey (B. C, 1845,) and, in part, at the Academy, James H. Withing- 
ton (class of 1843,) Principal. 

Entered at close of first term Freshman year. He was an excellent scholar, an 
iionest, earnest and promising young man. 

Died, unmarried, Sept. 13, 1855, of typhoid fever, at his father's house in Hal- 
lowell , having graduated on the 8th of the previous month. 

LEGH RICHMOND WEBBER. 

Son of Oliver A. and Abigail (Hawes) Webber. 

Born, Dec. 5, 1830, in Vassalboro', his legal residence during college course. 

Prosecuted preparatory and Freshman studies chiefly, it is believed, at Vassal- 
boro' Academy, under several successive teachers. 

1852, Sept. Entered Sophomore class. In scholarship, one of the best of a 
superior class. 

1855-56. Taught in New Portland, Me. 

1856-57. Taught in Troy, Orleans Co., Vermont. 

1858, April. Removed to Kansas, and engaged for three years in teaching and 
farming. 

1861. Enlisted as a soldier, and served, during the late war, for three years. 

1864, July. Returned to Maine, broken down in health by hardships of mili- 

tary life. 

1865, Oct. 11. Committed to Hospital for the Insane, at Augusta. 
Died, Jan. 5, 1866, of consumption, at Insane Hospital, Augusta. 
He did not marry. 



ROSCOE JAMES WHITE. 

Son of Hon James and Lydia Shaw (Wood) White. 

Born, Sept. 16, 1835, in Belfast, Me., the residence of his family to the present 
time. 



OBITUARY RECORD, 53 

Studied, in preparation for college, at Belfast Academy, for the most part un- 
der the instruction of George W. Field (B. C.,"l837). 

After graduating, he read law in his native town, and then spent upwards of a 
year in one of the Western States. 

1859, Jan. Admitted to the bar, he opened an office in Belfast, and began 

practice. 

1860, May. Removed to Princeton, Washington Co., Me. Erected an exten- 

sive tannery and a store, and engaged in tanning and trade, for four 
and a half years. 

1865, Dec. Taken siclf, he returned to Belfast. From this illness he never 
fully recovered, but, suffering from physical and mental depression, he 
became gradually insane. Reason seemed at times to be partially re- 
stored, but his case assumed at length a hopeless type, and he died in 
the Insane Hospital. 

Died, Aug. 30, 1868, very suddenly, at Augusta. 

He is not reported as married. 

"He inherited largely the integrity and business talent of his father, who was 
for five years (1842-47) one of our very best State Treasurers." 



JOHN WOODMAN. 

Son of Moses and Charlotte (Lufkin) Woodman. 

Born, Nov. 18, 1829, in New Gloucester, his only legal residence. 

Prepared for college at Norway, Me., under tuition of Jona. G. Eveleth (B. C, 
1847). 

1851, Aug. Entered college at beginning of the course. 

1855, June 27, Wed. On this, the day when his class recited their last "lesson 
in advance," Mr. Woodman disappeared. Fruitless search for him was 
made, until, Sunday, July 1st, his body was found floating in the Ken- 
nebec river, a short distance above the college grounds. 

The final examination of the class occurred on July 3d, and their graduation on 
Aug. 8th. A diploma was sent to Mr. Woodman's relatives, and his 
name was enrolled among the graduates, with those of his classmates. 

In scholarship, he stood first of a superior class. He exhibited at all times a 
high and manly character, and was held in great esteem by his in- 
structors and fellow students. His death is still a mystery. 

He was unmarried. 



CLASS OF 1856. 



ROSCOE GREENE SMITH. 

Son of Elijah and Hannah (Gowen) Smith. 

Born, Sept. 21, 1832, in HoUis, Me. 

His residence, while a member of college, was Saco. 

Preparatory studies pursued, under care of Geo. H. Ricker (D. C, 1845), at 
Academy in North Parsonsfield, Me. 

1853, Feb. Entered college at opening of spring term. Freshman year. 

A good scholar, and a man of excellent spirit. 

1856. Immediately after graduation, he was appointed Prof, of Nat. Sciences 
in F. W. Baptist Institution, at New Hampton, N. H., and at once en- 
tered upon his duties. 

1856-57. Spent winter in study, at Lawrence Scientific School, Cambridge, 
attending lectures. 

After teaching one and a half years at New Hampton, he was laid aside for 
two terms by hemorrhage of the lungs. He afterwards acted as Princi- 
pal for a year and a half. 

1860, Summer. Was obliged by pulmonary disease to resign his place. 
7 



54 OBITUAEY EECORD. 

1860, Oct, Removed to Minneapolis, Minn., for benefit of climate. Encour- 
aged by apparent improvement, and being a licensed preacher of his 
denomination, he made plans to preach for the F. W. Baptist church 
in thecity, once on each Sabbath; but was taken again with bleeding, 
followed by congestion, and died suddenly. 
Died, Dec. 31, 1860, of congestion of the lungs, in Minneapolis. 
Married, July 29, 1857, to Miss Harriet P. Haynes, of Parsonsfield. She died, 
July, 1858. 
July 31, 1859, to Miss Martha W. Libbey, of Dover, N. H., who now 
lives with her father, Rev. C. O. Libbey, of Dover. 
He left no children. 



CLASS OF 1857. 



STEPHEN BOOTHBY. 

Son of Rev. Samuel and Sarah (Leadbetter) Boothby. 

Born, Oct. 23, 1838, in North Livermore, Me. 

Residence, during college course, Leeds, except Sen. year, when it was Lew- 

iston. 
Completed preparatory studies under Geo. B. Gow (class of 1852), at Litchfield 

Liberal Institute. 
He was one of the best scholars of his class, manifesting great strength and 

clearness of mind. 

1857, On graduating he began the study of law with Hon. A. W. Paine (class 

of 1832), of Bangor. 

1858, Principal of Boys' Select School, Bangor. 

1859, Fall. Engaged in lecturing on Mathematics before Teachers' Institutes 

in Maine, and afterwards, with Prof. Brickett, in N. H. 

1860, Jan. 16. Admitted to practice, at Bangor. In company with M. H. Dun- 

nell, opened office in Portland, in Feb., and there continued in practice 
till fall of 1861. 

1861, Sept. 23. Enlisted as private in Co. F., 1st Reg. Cav., Me. Vols. 
Oct. 19. Mustered into service of United States. 

1862, Jan. 24. Commissioned First Lieut., with rank from date of mustering. 
May 26. " Captain. 

1863, March 26. " Mnjor, 

July 24. " Lieut. Colonel. 

He was present with his regiment through the whole of its gallant and inces- 
sant service during the campaign of '62 and '63, and in that of '64, until 
his death. He shared in many of the memorable battles of those years, 
as Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg and 
Gettysburg) as well as in the brilliant cavalry engagements in which 
the regiment and its leaders won renown. 

1864, May 10. During Sheridan's raid from the Rapidan to the James, while 

gallantly leading a charge, at Beaver Dam Station, Va., he received a 
wound in the chest from which he did not recover. 

Died, June 6, 1864, of his wounds, at Hammond General Hospital, Point Look- 
out, Md. 

He was buried at Lewiston with public honors. 

He was unmarried. 

Col. Boothby exhibited, in whatever positions he held, such qualities of head 
and heart, that the highest expectations of his future were entertained. 

JOHN BRACKETT BRADBURY. 
Son of Samuel M. and Susan (Brackett) Bradbury. 
Born, June 1, 1833, in Parsonsfield, Me. 

Prepared for college at Limingtou, under instruction of William G. Lord (class 
of 1851). 



OBITUARY RECORD. 55 

Legal residence, while a member of college, Limington, Me. 

A few weeks after graduation, he opened a school in Grafton, Mass., but, before 
close of term, was seized with hemorrhage of the lungs, which resulted 
in consumption. 

Died, unmarried, Apr. 27, 1858, of consumption, at his father's house in Lim- 
ington. 



MOSES JEVVETT PRESCOTT. 

Only son of Corrin and Elizabeth T. (Jewett) Prescott. 

Born, July 1, 1832, in Ipswich, Mass., which was his residence during student 
life. 

His preparation for college was made in Ipswich High School, under the tui- 
tion of Joseph A. Shores (D. C, 1851). 

1857-60. Student in Newton Theol. Institution. 

1860, Oct. 3. Ordained as pastor of Bap. church in Kennebunkport, Me., where 
greatly beloved and respected, he labored, until prostrated by his last 
sickness. 

1863, Jan. Obliged to relinquish pulpit effort, he went to the home of his fam- 
ily, in Ipswich. 
May (about). Resigned his pastorate. 

Died, Dec. 5, 1863, of consumption, in Ipswich, after months of great suffering. 
Buried at Rowley. 

Left one son, Corrin J., born, July 24, 1862, and now living, with his mother, 
in Owatanna, Minn. 

Mr. Prescott's character was one of unusual purity and candor. 



CLASS OF 1858. 



SABINE EMERY. 

Son of Henry Tiltou and Mercy E. (Stover) Emery. 

Born, Feb. 8, 1834, in Eastport, Me., which was his residence during the col- 
legiate course. 

1851. Entered the preparatory department of the University at Lewisburg, 
Penn., where, and, 1853-54, at Waterville Academy, under James H. 
Hanson (class of 1842), he completed his fit for college. 

1858. After leaving college, he taught for one or two years, first as Principal 
of Bloomfield Academy, and subsequently of the High School in his 
native town. 

1861, Sept. Entered the army as Captain of Co. A, 9th Reg. Me. Vols. He was 
rapidly promoted to the ranks of Major, Lieut. Col., and. May 27th, 
1863, Colonel, fn the same regiment, of which he held command till his 
resignation of die Colonelcy, May 25, 1864. 

1861, Nov. 7. Present with the regiment at the capture of Hilton Head, Port 

Royal entrance, S. C. 

1862, Mar. 4—1863, Jan. 17. With 9th, on garrison and picket duty at Fernan- 

dina, Fla. 

1863, Jan. 17— June 24. On out-post duty, with regiment, at Hilton Head. 
July 11— Sept. 6. Before Fort Wagner, Morris' Island, Charleston Har- 
bor, till its evacuation on the latter date. Here the Reg. was one of 
three that, July 11th, assaulted the Fort. On the 18th the 9th was the 
centre of the assaulting columns engaged in the unsuccessful attack of 
that date. At this time he was seriously wounded in the leg by a 
minie ball, and received a contused wound of the left breast from the 
fragment of a shell. Copious hemorrhage of the lungs followed, from 
which he never fully recovered. 

1863, Oct. 30—1864, Feb. 10. The 9th was stationed on Black Island, between 

Morris' and James', Charleston Harbor. 
i864. May 25. Resigned his commission, and was honorably discharged. 



56 OBITUAEY RECORD. 

As a soldier, Col. Emery displayed a fearlessness for which he had been from 
his earliest years remarkable. He seemed destitute of the sense of 
danger, and while this quality made him a most daring and brilliant 
leader, it sometimes brought upon him censure for rashness. 

Previously to his military life, he had prosecuted to some extent the study of 
the law, with Hon. Stephen Coburn (class of 1839), at Skowhegan, 
which he completed, on return from the army. 

1864, Oct. 22. Admitted to the bar at Bangor. 

1865. Early this year he removed to Maryland for the benefit of a milder 

climate than that of Maine, and was, Apr. 1st, admitted to practice in 

the courts of Maryland. He opened an office in Baltimore, where he 

continued to reside until his death. 
Died, March 24, 1868, of lingering consumption, at Baltimore, 
Married, Oct. 26, 1862, Miss Louisa M. Flint, of Wiuslow, Me., who, with her 

two children, survives. 



WILLIAM TRIPP PARKER. 

Son of Peter and Sarah (Hersom) Parker. 

Born, Oct. 11, 1839, at Farmington, Me. 

He was prepared for college at the Maine "Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill, 

Rev. Henry P. Torsey, Principal. 
Residence while a member of college, Kent's Hill. 
1858-59. Principal of High School, Ellsworth, Me. 
1859-60. Prof, of Mathematics, in Bethel Coll., Russellville, Ky. 
1860-61. Completed study of law with Eugene Hale, of Ellsworth, where he 

was admitted to the bar. in the latter year, and entered practice. 
1862, A.ug. 21. Entered military service as First Lieut. Co. C, First Reg. Heavy 

Artillery, and was afterwards promoted Capt. Co. L. 
In Adj. Gen. Hodsdon's Report for 1864-65, is the foUowmg: " He was an 

officer of promise. All witnesses bear testimony to the fact that he 

was one of the bravest of the gallant men with whom he fought." 
His regiment was engaged in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. 
1864, May 19. In the battle of Spottsylvania, he received three successive 

wounds, in the leg, hip and abdomen. Prom the latter wound, he died 

during the following night. 
Married, Aug. 10, 1862, Miss Margaret W., daughter of Nathl. A. Joy, of ElLs- 

worth. She married, 1870, Mr. Drake, of Belfast. 
Left no children. 

HAMPTON DUNREATH PLUMMER SMALL. 

Son of Abner and Mary Ann B. (Randall) Small. 

Born, May 31, 1833, in Gardiner, Me. 

Pursued preparatory and Freshman studies, partly at Waterville Academy, 

under tuition of James H. Hanson (class of 1842), and in part, with 

Andrew Walsh, of Kent's Hill. 
1856, Sept. Entered college at beginning of Sophomore year. 
Residence, while student in college, Mt. Vernon. 
1858-62. Taught school in several places, as Winthrop, Dresden and Dlxmont, 

and begun to study law by himself at home. 
Died, unmarried, Aug. 23', 1862, at Mt. Vernon, of consumption. 



CLASS OF 1859. 

ALEXANDER FULLER. 

Son of Alexander and Rebecca S. (Spring) Fuller. 
Born, Dec. 28, 1838, in West Sandwich, Mass. 

The family removed, 1849, to Waterville, which was their home till after the 
son's graduation. 



OBITUARY RECORD. SJ 

He was fitted for coUeoje at Waterville Academy, chiefly under the instruction 
of James H. Hanson (class of 1842). 

He maintained a high rank in scholarship. His character and disposition, as 
manifested in college, may well be represented in the words of his room- 
mate at the Theol. Sem., who speaks of him, as "most gentle, full of 
Christian spirit, genial,— one of the purest, truest and most thoroughly 
lovely men I ever had the good fortune to know intimately." 

1859-62. Stucient in Bangor Theol. Seminary, graduating, after full course, 
July 31, 1862. 

1862-63. Supplied pulpit of Cong. Church in North Carver, Mass., for some 
months. 

1863, Oct. 28. Ordained as pastor of Fifth Cong. Ch. in Plymouth (Chilton- 
vUle), Mass., and held this relation till death. 

" He loved his people out of a pure heart, with love unfeigned."— That love 
was returned in full measure. 

Died, Dec. 5, 1869, at his father's house, in Kingston, Mass., from an affection 
of the brain. His last sickness, by which he was laid aside for more 
than a year and a half, was attended with great suffering, and, at times, 
with almost total blindness. 

He was not married. 

He was of the eighth generation in descent from Samuel Puller, one of the 
" Mayflower Pilgrims," and their beloved physician. Alexander died 
near the spot where his ancestor had died. 



CLASS OF I860. 



WILLIAM WALLACE WEST. 

Son of James M. and Ann N. (Soule) West. 

Born, Oct. 17. 1839, in Waterville, his legal residence through life. 

He was prepared for college at Waterville Academy, under the tuition of 
James H. Hanson (class of 1842), and, after removal of Mr. Hanson to 
Eastport, under that of George B. Gow (class of 1852). 

He showed in college, and afterwards, decided fondness and aptitude for the 
stuclv of the natural sciences. 

1860. Immediately after graduating, he resumed, in the ofiSce of Dr. N. R. 

Boutelle, of Waterville, the study of medicine, already begun during 
the long winter vacation of his Senior year. 
1860-61, Nov. to March. Attended lectures at Grove Street Medical College, 
Boston. 

1861, Sept. 9. Left home as Hospital Steward of 8th Reg. Me. Vols. He was 

for some weeks with the Reg., at Annapolis, Md. 
Oct. 29. Sailed from Fortess Monroe in the great naval expedition under 

Com. Dupont, Gen. Sherman commanding the land forces. 
Nov. 1. Present at the bombardment and capture of Forts Walker and 

Beauregard, Hilton Head, Port Royal entrance, S. C. 
Nov. 9. Appointed Assistant Surgeon of 8th Me. 
Unfavorable symtoms in respect to his health had appeared for some months 
before he left Maine. These grew more aggravated, and. In Nov., he 
had cough and the usual premonitions of consumption. 
Dec. 17. Health still falling, he sailed for home on leave of absence, by 
steamer Atlantic, for New York. 
Died, unmarried, Feb. 5, 1862, of quick consumption, at his father's house in 

Waterville. 
A young man who bade fair to attain high place in his chosen profession. 



68 OBITUARY RECORD. 

CLASS OF 1862. 



ARETUS GUSTAVUS BARKER. 

Son of John and Selina D. (Little) Barker. 

Born, Oct, 23, 1835, in Lovell, Me., his residence during his college course. 

Completed preparation for college at Waterville Academy, under the instruc- 
tion of Isaac S. Hamblen (class of 1858). 

He was a diligent and successful student, of exemplary conduct and spotless 
character. 

1862, Nov. Took charge, as Principal, of "Masonic Charitable Institute," in 
Effingham, N. H., in which capacity he labored suecessfuily till his 
death. 

He carried on the study of medicine, while at Effingham, and was nearly ready 
for graduation at a Medical College, and for entrance upon practice. 

Died, Apr. 11, 1867, at Effingham, of tuberculous deposit upon the brain, ac- 
companied by paralysis. 

Married, Aug. 20, 1864, Miss Exa L. Drake, of Effingham. 

Child : A son, 17 months old at his father's decease. 



FREDERIC HALE. 

Son of James S. and Betsey (Staples) Hale. 

Born, Oct. 21, 1839, in Turner, Me., which was his legal residence, while he 
was in college. 

He pursued the preparatory studies at the Turner Grammar School, and at the 
Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill. 

On graduating, he began immediately the study of the law, in the office of his 
brother, Eugene Hale, of Ellsworth. 

1863, Oct. Admitted to practice, he entered at once upon the business of his 
profession, as partner of his brother. 

1865, Aug. 9th. Spoke, at Commencement, for the Master's Degree. His ora- 
tion made a marked impression upon his audience, and elicited dis- 
tinguished praise. 

Died, May 6, 1868, in Woodstock, Vt., of tubercular consumption. 

He was not married. 

Mr. Hale was studious and successful as a lawyer, and is thought to have 
shortened his days by undue application. He was a man of decided 
talent, tenacious of purpose, upright and steadfast in character. 

ARCH DORILLOUS LEAVITT. 

Born, July 15, 1840, in Turner, Me., the residence of the family while the son 

was a member of college. 
With little aid from teachers, he mastered the preparatory studies at home. 
He was one of the very best scholars of his class, and in character showed 

himself to be thoroughly noble, pure, conscientious and manly. 

1862, July. Upon the final examination of his class, five weeks before com- 

mencement, he and two others of his class at once undertook to enlist 
a company for a regiment then raising. Speedily successful in their 
e&ort, the three classmates were, the same month, made, A. D. Leav- 
itt, Capt., Vv'. E. Brooks, 1st Lieut., and W. A. Stevens, 2d Lieut, of 
Co. E, 16th Me. Vols. 

Aug. 13. The three performed no parts in the Commencement exercises, 
at which, however, they received their Diplomas, clad in the Federal 
uniform. 

Dec. 13. Present at the battle of Fredericksburg. 

1863, Jan. Promoted to be Major, and in that capacity participated with his 

regiment in battles of Chancellorsville, May 2 and 3, Gettysburg, July 
3, Mine Run, Nov. 29, Wilderness, May 5 to 7, 1864, as well as others 
of less note. 
At the beginning of the battle of Gettysburg, he was at Washington, sick, but 
hearing of the action, asked leave to join his regiment, and reached the 
field on the last day of the great fight. 

1864, May 12. On this date (24th in Obit., Gen. Hodsdon's Rep., 1864-5, vol. 1, 

p. 409) he was mortally wounded at the battle of Laurel Hill. 



OBITUARY RECORD. 59 

Died, unmarried, May 30, 1864, from his wounds, at Douglas Hospital, Wash- 
ington. 

A lieroic soldier, a trup and honest man. 

[In all the military Reports his first name is given as Archibald. This is wrong, 
the true name being Arch, as his family testify, in answer to special 
inquiry.] 



WILLIAM AMORY STEVENS. 

Son of Whiting A. F. and Mary (Clark) Stevens. 

Born, March 31, 1839, in Bath, Me. 

When he was but a few weeks old, his parents removed to Waterville, which 
has been the residence of the family to the present time. 

Preparatory studies pursued under tuition of Isaac Hamblen (class of 1858), 
Principal of Waterville Academy. 

Scholarship throughout course of a high order, and conduct unexceptionable. 

The circumstances of his graduation, and of his entrance into military life, al- 
ready stated in notice of his class-mate, Major Leavitt, need not be 
here recounted. 

1862, Aug. 14th. Mustered with his regiment into the U. S. service, at Augusta, 

the day after graduation. 
Dec. 13th. Severely wounded at the battle of Frederickburg. 

1863, Feb. 5. Commissioned First Lieut., in place of Brooks, promoted. 
Mar. 26. Commissioned Captain, vice Brooks, discharged. 

July. Taken prisoner on first day of the battle of Gettysburg, and, at its 
close, paroled. 

1864, June. After escaping unharmed in the terrible battles by which Gen. 

Grant made his way from the crossing of the Rapidan, May 3d, through 
the "Wilderness" to and across the James, Capt. Stevens was, Sunday 
morning, the 19th, while sitting in conversation behind breastworks, be- 
fore Petersburg, shot by a rebel marksman. A large artery of the 
neck was severed, and he died of hemorrhage in less than an hour 
from the time when he was wounded. 

Edwin Clark, brother of William, born in Waterville, Sept. 19, 1842, and 
prepared for college by Charles H. Smith (class of 1856), now Gen. 
Smith, and by Chas. P. Baldwin (class of 1858), was a member of the 
class of 1863. Having nearly completed his Junior year, he enlisted, 
July, 1862, at the same time with William. He was made Sergeant, 
then Orderly Sergeant of his brother's company (E. 16th Reg.), and 
afterwards Sergeant Major of the regiment. Taken prisoner at Get- 
tysburg, he was for two months confined at Belle Isle, Richmond. 
Having made a short visit to his home, after his release, he left, Oct. 
10, '63, to join his regiment. With his brother, he shared in the great 
battles fought by the Army of the Potomac in the campaigns of '63 and 
'64, was present to cheer the dying moments of William, and was 
himself shot instantly dead, by a bullet through the brain, in the strug- 
gle for possession of the Weldon Railway, known as the battle of 
Reams' Station, Aug. 18, 1864. He was a young man of good mind and 
scholarship, and of upright character. 

Abundant and honorable testimony has been borne to the soldierly qualities of 
the brothers. Their remains were brought to Waterville, for in- 
terment. 



CLASS OF 1864. 

EDWARD CLARENDON LITTLEFIELD. 

Second and youngest son of Ivory and Eunice (Hobbs) Littlefield. 
Born, Sept. 4, 1844, in Chesterville, Me., his home till close of life. 
He completed his preparatory studies at Turner and Livermore, under several 
teachers. 



60 OBITUARY RECORD. 

1861, May. Entered college at opening of third term, Freshman year. 

He was marked from his earliest years by sweetness of disposition, peculiar 
thoughtfulness and seriousness, and by facility \n acquiring knowledge. 

In college he did not rouse himself to severe eflfort till neat the close of his course, 
but his instructors never doubted that he was possessed of talent. He 
excelled as a writer, and at graduation won applause by the ability with 
which he performed his part. 

1864, Oct. Having had the ministry in view, from childhood, he entered New- 
ton Theol. Institution, where, as here, he secured the respect and con- 
fidence of all with whom he became associated. In November, he was 
attacked by fever of a very malignant type, which obstinately resisted 
the best medical skill, and soon resulted in his dissolution. 

Died, unmarried, Nov. 22, 1864, of typhoid fever, in Roxbury, Mass. 



CLASS OF 1869. 



WARREN AUGUSTUS SMITH. 

Son of Edward G. and Elizabeth B. (Lord) Smith. 

Born, March 13, 1847, in Litchfield, Me., his legal residence until his death. 

His studies in preparation for college were completed at Waterville Academy, 
under John W. Lamb (class of 1856), and Augustus D. Small (class of 
1865), successively. 

As a student he was, in college, earnest and successful, always attending to 
his proper work. He persisted, to the last, in manly efi"ort, although, 
during the Junior and Senior years, he was in such a state of health as 
would have been made by most young men an excuse for inaction. 

1869. Having graduated, Aug. 11, he commenced work, on the 23d, without 
vacation, as Principal of the Academy in Corinna. On Tuesday eve- 
ning, the 31st, he retired to rest, apparently in his usual health. On 
the following morning, Sept. 1, he was found dead in his bed, having 
died, it was thought, very soon after retiring and without a struggle. 

His case was pronounced by the neighboring physicians, after autopsy, to be 
one of " heart disease," a term which often saves the confession of en- 
tire ignorance of the cause of death. 



APPENDIX. 



DATES OP commb:n^cements. 



No. 


YEjiR. 


Day 

OF Month. 


No. 


Year. 


Day 

OF Month. 


1st 


1822 


Aug. 14 


26th 


1847 


Aug. 11 


2d 


1823 


" 13 


27th 


1848 


" 9 


3d 


1824 


" 25 


28th 


1849 


" 8 


Uh 


1825 


" 31 


29th 


1850 


" 14 


5th 


1826 


" 30 


30th 


1851 


" 13 


6th 


1827 


" 29 


31st 


1852 


" 11 


7th 


1828 


" 27 


32d 


1853 


" 10 


8th 


1829 


July 29 


33d 


1854 


" 9 


9th 


1830 


" 28 


34th 


1855 


" 8 


10th 


1831 


" 27 


35th 


1856 


" 13 


11th 


1832 


" 25 


36th 


1857 


" 12 


12th 


1833 


" 31 


37th 


1858 


" 11 


18th 


1834 


" 30 


38th 


1859 


" 10 


14th 


1835 


Aug. 5 


39th 


1860 


" 8 


15th 


1836 


" 3 


40th 


1861 


" 14 


16th 


1837 


" 2 


41st 


1862 


" 13 


nth 


1838 


" 8 


42d 


1863 


" 12 


18th 


1839 


" 14 


43d 


1864 


" 10 


19th 


1840 


" 12 


44th 


1865 


" 9 


20th 


1841 


" 11 


45th 


1866 


" 8 


21st 


1842 


" 10 


46th 


1867 


" 14 


22d 


1843 


" 9 


47th 


1868 


" 12 


28d 


1844 


" 14 


48th 


1869 


" 11 


24th 


1845 


" 13 


49th 


1870 


" 3* 


25th 


1846 


" 12 









* Semi- Centennial of the College. 



(B.) 

STATISTICS. 

Whole number of graduates, from 1822 to 1870, inclusive, . . . 519 

Whole number deceased, so far as known, to July 20, 1870, . . 128 

Whole number deceased, whose ages are known, .... 127 
t- . r Average length, .... 37 yrs., 11 mos., 29 days. 

S g J Average length after graduation, . . 13 yrs, 11 mos., 2 days. 

"«.£ I Greatest length after graduation, .... 45 yrs., 3 mos. 
'"'"^ [shortest duration, after graduation, .... 20 days. 

First death among graduates (C. Holton's) occurred in Africa, July 23, 1826. 



62 



APPENDIX. 



CAUSES OP DEATH. 



Consumption, 
Pneumonhi, . 
Congestion of Lungs, 
Hemorrhage of Lungs, 
Asthma (so reported), 
Typhoid and Typhus Fevers, 
Congestive Fever, 
African Fevers, 
Yellow Fever, 
Bilious Fever, 
Diseases of Liver, 
Diseases of Bi'aiu, 
Apoplexy, . . . 

Apoplexy, probably. 
Diseases of Kidneys, 

Total, 



40 


Heart Disease, so called. 


11 


. 6 


Dysentery, 


. 4 


2 


Chronic Diarrhea, 


1 


. 1 


Cholera, 


. 2 


1 


Cancer of Stomach, 


1 


. 13 


Abscess of Pleura, . 


. 1 


1 


Peritonitis, 


1 


. 2 


Diphtheria, . 


. 1 


1 


Wounds received in Battle, 


5 


. 3 


Accidents, 


. 5 


2 


Shooting, by Indians, 


1 


. 10 


Shooting, by Mob, . 


. 1 


2 


Wilful Poisoning, probably, 


1 


. 1 


Suicide, 


. 3 


4 


Suicide, probably, 


1 



128 



(0.) 



ARRIVAL OF DR. CHAPLIN IN WATERVILLE. 

Information received since the notice of Mr. Procter's life was printed re- 
quires that the statements made in the paragraph (p. 7) beginning with the 
date, " 1818, July," should be modified. 

As a summary of what is at present known to the compiler respecting the 
coming of Dr. Chaplin, and the circumstances attending it, as well as of facts 
and dates relating to the Theological Department, sections C and D are added. 

1817, Oct. 1. At a meeting of the Trustees of "Maine Lit. and Theol. In- 
stitution," held in Bath, it was voted to "locate" the Institution in Waterville, 
on certain conditions. 

1818, Feb. 25. At a meeting held in Brunswick, Rev. Jeremiah Chaplin was 
appointed Professor of Theology, and it was voted "that Instruction commence 
on the first of May next." 

1818, May 12. 'Rev. Otis Briggs, Secy, of Trustees, writes to his brother, 
Avery Briggs, "Elder Chaplin has not accepted his appointment, and we have 
fears he will not." 

1818, June 23. Mr. Briggs writes to his brother, "Elder Chaplin has accept- 
ed his appointment, and is hourly expected." 

In the last week of June, or the first week of July, probably the former, 
Mr. Chaplin (he was made D. D. in 1819, by So. Caro. Coll.) reached Water- 
ville, having with him his family, a part of his Theological class, and Mr. 
Marsh (and family), of Salem, who had been engaged as Steward of the 
Seminary. 

The party, in the words of Prof. John O'B. Chaplin, "came from Beverly 
to Augusta in a schooner, and there took a long-boat for Waterville. * * 
On landing they were met by a body of citizens of Waterville, and Esquire 
Boutelle gave an address of welcome, to which father responded. The family 
were then taken in a carriage to the Wood's House." (Letter of July 13, 1870.) 
Here, shortly after, the exercises of the Theological department were begun. 
The Literary department was not opened nominally until the coming of Prof. 
Avery Briggs, about Oct, 1, 1819. 

Rev. Otis Briggs' words in his letter of June 23, 1818, above quoted, estab- 
lish the date of Dr. Chaplin's arrival, more nearly than does any information 
yet obtained from other sources. They are confirmed by statements of Rev. 
Wm. Leverett (Letter of July 20, 1870), for which see section D. 



APPENDIX. 



63 



{D.J 

THE EARLIER THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS. 

In his letter of May 12, 1818, Rev. Otis Brings says: "If brother Chaplin 
comes, ^/(eera scholars come with him and, with those in this section, would 
make a respectable nuraberin the very commencement of tuition." 

From a list of names submitted to Rev. John Wakefield, of Rockland, one 
of the "Danvers class,'' he selects the following as those of the persons who 
were students of Dr. Chaplin at Danvers, and came with him, or soon after 
his arrival. Prof. J. O'B. Chaplin is not, at short notice, able to name other 
members of the original class, if there were such, but has "a fresh recollection 
of the names mentioned." In connection with the names are given some facts 
and dates, gathered from various sources : 



Names. 


Born. 


Residence, 181& 


Ordained. 


LastResid. 


Died. 


Sam'l C. DJUaway, 
Willard Kimball, 


Mar. 9, 1795. 


Boston, Mass. 
Lebanon, N. H. 


Charlestown, Mass., 

Aug. 31, 1820. 
Abington,Mass., June 

30, 1824. 
Eoxbury, Mass., Jan. 

20, 1825. 


Brandon, Vt. 


Aug. 21, 1866 


* William Leverett, 


Jan. 25, 1800. 


Brookline, Mass. 


Newport R.L 


Living. 


t Stephen Lovell, 


April, usa 


Boston. 


Boston. 


Oct. 1, 1858, 


J Ebeu'r Nelson, 


Nov, 9, 1787, 


Providence, R. L 


Lynn, Mass., July 26, 

]h20. 
China, Me., Fall of 

1823. 
China, Me., Mar. 15, 

1820. 


Lynn. 


Apr. 6, 1852. 


Hadley Procter^ 


Apr. ■!<?), 1794. 


Newton, Mass. 


China. 


Apr. 12, 1842 


Isaac S. Smith, 
Henry Stanwood, 


1796. 


Boston, Mass. 
Boston, Mass. 


Palermo, Me. 


Feb. 25, 1857 


John Turney, Jr- 




§ " Stratfield," Conn. 


" Settled ia R. L" J. 

W. 
Thomaston,Me., Spr. 

of 1820. 
Savannah, Ga., Fall 

of 182S. 






John Wakefield, 
Henry O. Wyer, 


About 1797. 


Bath, Me. 
Bath, Me. 


Rockland. 
Georgia. 


Living- 



Mr, "Waketield writes, July 8lh, 1870, "My impression is that the whole 
number of Theological scholars was thirteen, but I cannot recollect any more 
names" [than the eleven given above]. 

Michael Carltou, of BluehiJl, Me., stood upon the river bank, and saw the 
landing of the party from Danvers, He was awaiting their arrival, and joined 
the class at once, 

, Henry Paine, of Amherst, Mass., came late In the fall of 1818, "after the 
ground had frozen" (Mrs. Paine), and entered the Tlieol. class. 

Sam'l Fogg (born in Raymond, N. H., Mar. 9, 1787, died at Monmouth, Me., 
Oct. 18, 1868), was one of the first three who graduated from the Theol. Dep. 
He came soon after the arrival of Dr, C. It is by no means certain that he 
was not one of the Danvers class. Adding to the eleven Mr. Carlton and 
either Mr. Fog^ or Mr, Paine (Mr. Fogg by preference, as probably here sooner 
than Mr. Paine), tli« number thirteen will he made up us that of the original 
class at the opening of the seminary, and will accord with Mr. Wakefield's re- 
membrance. 

It should here be noted that all of the eleven named above did not arrive at 
the same time with Dr. Chaplin. Mr. Wakefield says that he stopped on the 
way, at Bath, to visit his relatives. Rev. Wm. Leverett writes, July 20, 1870, 
that " Hadley Procter, Henry Stanwood and Wm. Leverett left Boston, early 



* Mr. Leverett, fitted for college and entered, on its opening, as Freshman, in the 
class of 1824. In the first term Sophomore year, Oct., 1821, he left on account of sick- 
ness, and, April, 1822, entered lirovrn University, where he graduated, 1824. 

t Became a Methodist, close of 1818. Settled in Camden, Hallowell, Winthrop, and 
probably other towns in Me. Lived last 15 or 20 years of his life in Boston. 

X See Sprague's Annals Am. Pulpit, vol. vi., pp. 677-80. 

§ So in Wat. Church Records. Was it not Stratford 1 



64 APPENDIX. 

in July, by a vessel for Hallowell, and found Dr. Chaplin at Waterville on our 
arrival there." These four then were not of the long-boat party. Stephen 
Lovell was, and his relation of his reminiscences at Commencement Dinner, 
in 1854, will be remembered by some. 

Other students came from time to time. Among the earliest of those of 
them who remained Theological students, and never entered the College, were 
Sam'l Cook, of Fairfield, Joshua Eveleth, Clark Lillybridge, of Stafford, Conn, 
(.who became a physician, and took the degree of M. D. at Bowd. Coll., 1824), 
John Atwood and John C. Welch. 

When Prof. Avery Briggs came to Waterville, as he states, "about Oct. 1st, 
1819" (Letter of Feb., 1869, to G. C. Fisher), he found "some 30 or 40" stu- 
dents, of whom a considerable number were never members of the Theological 
class, but were gathered in anticipation of the formal opening of the "Literary" 
department. Thus Boardman, not a professor of religion till July, 1820, 
came in May, 1819, and, with other candidates for the literary department, re- 
cited in part to Dr. Cha])liu, and in part to members of the class in Theology. 

From the first Triennial of the College, published in 1825, a copy of which, 
— the only one known to be in existence, — has been recently received from Benj. 
Hol>art, Esq., of the class of 1825, the following list is copied. It is to be re- 
garded as the catalogue of the graduates of the Theological department, up to 
date of its publication, since the names of those who did not complete the 
course are not given. Thus John Wakefield, w^ho left in the fall of 1819, and 
Willard Kimball, who, from ill health, left a little later, do not appear in the 
list, which, with its heading, is as follows : 

"Nomina eon^im qui operaradederunt Theologian in Schola Collegio annexa. 

1820. 
Michael Carlton 
Samuel Fogg 
Ebenezer Nelson 

1821. 
Samurl Cook 

1822. 
Johannes Atw^oop 

HeNRICUS STANWOOrx 

Johannes C. Welch 

1823. 
Samuel Everett 

1824. 

GULIELMUS BOWEN 

Silas Kenney 

1825. 
Johannes Billings 
Caleb Clark 
Ezra Going 
Whitman Metcalf 
Oren Tracy." 

The next Triennial known to have been published, was issued in 1834. 
The Theological Department having then become extinct (the resignation of 
the Theological Professorship by Dr. Chaplin, who held it a second time, July 
28, 1829. to July 24, 1832, marking its actual, not nominal, death), no further 
traces of it, nor of its graduates, afterwards appeared in the Triennials. 



N. B. Later information shows that E. H. Libby, class of 1852, died of 
consumption complicated with other disorders. His case is entered in section 
B. of Appendix as one of the 40 instances of consumption. 



INDEX 



[names of persons not GKADUATES, OCCURRINGr IN THE NOTES, ARK 
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS INDEX,] 



Angler, John F. H. 
Appleton, Moses L. 

Barker, Francis 
Barker, Aretus G. 
Barton, Thomas F. 
Boardman, George D. 
Boothby, Stephen 
Bradbury, James T. 
Bradbury, John B. 
Bradford, Zabdiel 
Bridgham, Derrick S. 
Brown, Henry P. 
Burbanlv, Moses 

Cavei'ly, Zachariah B. 
Chase, Marshall S. 
Chipman, Isaac 
Ciarke, Ivory 
Clark, Albion B. 
Coburn, Charles 
Colby, Richard G. 
Cole, Samuel 
Cook, Jacob M, 
Coolidge, John O. 

Dempsey, Hugh 
Dodge, Harvey B. 
Dodge, Oliver A. 
Downs, Heury S. 

Emery, Sabine 
Evans, Harvey 

Farrar, Samuel 
Foster, Elijah 
Foster, Charles 
Freeman, Enoch W. 
Fullerton, Samuel S. 
Fuller, Alexander 

Garrison, Edwin W. 
Giddings, Rockwood 
Glidden, Samuel G. 
Glover, Willard 
Gould, Moses 
Greenough, John R. 

Hale, Frederic 
Hanscom, Moses 
Hanscom, Charles G. 
Hatch, Hobbs 



CLASS PAGE 1 


1827 


14 


1830 


18 


1834 


23 


1862 


58 


1849 


46 


1822 


5 


1857 


54 


1855 


51 


1857 


54 


1834 


24 


1854 


50 


1835 


27 


1836 


29 


1843 


40 


1840 


35 


1839 


33 


1834 


24 


1851 


48 


1844 


40 


1835 


27 


1850 


48 


1831 


21 


1851 


49 


1846 


44 


1827 


14 


1833 


22 


1849 


47 


1858 


55 


1827 


14 


1826 


11 


1823 


6 


1828 


16 


1827 


15 


1842 


39 


1859 


56 


1830 


19 


1833 


22 


1831 


21 


1825 


9 


1826 


12 


1844 


41 


1862 


58 


1842 


39 


1845 


42 


1845 


43 



Hathaway, Levi B. 
Hayford, Joel P. 
Heath, William S. 
Hodges, Joseph 
Holtou, Calvin 
Humphrey, William H. 
Humphrey, Washington I. 
Hutchinson, Ebenezer 

Johnson, Samuel S. 

Kettelle, Jacob Q, 
King, Alonzo 
Kingman, Lebbeus 
Knapp, William S. i 
Knox, George 

Lane, Albert G. 
Leavitt, Arch D. 
Leishman, Thomas 
Libby, Ebenezer H. 
Littlefield, Edward C. 
Lovejoy, Elijah P. 

Macomber, Francis G. 
Marshall, Jacob S. 
Mason, Eaton 
McClellan, Samuel 
McKown, Edward P. 
Merrill, Thomas 
Moor, Henry 
Moor, Wyman B. S. 
Morrill, Otis H. 

Oakes, Albion P. 
Oliver, James 

Paine, Henry 
Palmer, Gilbert L. 
Parker, William T. 
Partridge, Orlando H. 
Perry, Thomas H. 
Pbilbrick, Samuel 
Plumer, Francis 
Poole, Albert W. 
Porter, Lemuel 
Prescott, Moses J. 
Procter, Hadley 
Pullen, Augustus 

Rainsford, Thomas 
Randall, Joshua 



CLASS PAGE 


1838 


30 


1824 


7 


1855 


51 


1830 


19 


1824 


8 


1849 


47 


1855 


52 


1824 


8 


1839 


33 


1828 


17 


1825 


9 


1840 


35 


1840 


36 


1840 


36 


1827 


15 


1862 


58 


1834 


25 


1852 


49 


1864 


59 


1826 


12 


1825 


9 


1848 


46 


1830 


20 


1828 


17 


1834 


25 


1841 


38 


1825 


10 


1831 


21 


1836 


29 


1849 


48 


1838 


31 


1823 


6 


1847 


45 


1858 


56 


1826 


13 


1835 


27 


1843 


40 


1853 


50 


1834 


25 


1834 


26 


1857 


55 


1823 


7 


1845 


43 


1840 


37 


1825 


10 



66 



INDEX. 



Rawson, Sullivan S. 
Richardson, Willipm 
Richardson, David A. 
Roberts, Hall 
Robinson, Thomas 
Rogers, Nathaniel G. 
Royce, Lorenzo D. 



Sargent, George A. 
Small, Hampton D. P 
Smith, William 
Smith, Roscoe G. 
Smith, Warren A. 
Start, Wilder B. 
Stevens, Samuel 
Stevens, Hermon 
Stevens, William A. 
Stickney, George W. 
Stockbridge, William 
Symonds, Thomas M. 



CLASS 


PAGE 


1828 


17 


1830 


20 


1839 


34 


1836 


29 


1827 


16 


1838 


31 


1844 


41 


1836 


30 


1858 


56 


1836 


30 


1856 


53 


1869 


60 


1840 


37 


1827 


16 


1828 


18 


1862 


59 


1844 


42 


1834 


26 


1847 


45 



Thayer, Albert C. 
Thompson, Arthur 
Thompson, William H. 
Thurston, Elisha M. 
Tilton, Albert F. 
Titus, William N. 
Townsend, Manly B. 
Trafton, Augustus E. 

Van Wagenen, Jonathan 

Wall, Hiram F. 
Webber, Legh R. 
West, William W. 
White, Roscoe J. 
Wiley, Frederic S. 
Williams, Edward 
Wilson, John B. 
Wood, Nahum H. 
Woodbury, William W. 
Woodman, John 



LASS 


PAGE 


1828 


IS 


1825 


11 


1839 


34 


1838 


32 


1835 


28 


1848 


46 


1828 


18 


1847 


45 


1845 


43 


1855 


52 


1855 


52 


1860 


57 


1855 


52 


1838 


32 


1839 


35 


1854 


50 


1833 


23 


1841 


38 


1855 


53 



Appendix, 



61 



ERRATA. 

Page 8, after " arrived in Liberia in 34 days," should be a period. 
Pages 22 and 23, for *' Compton," read " Campton." 



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